| Characteristic | Morally acceptable | Morally wrong | Not a moral issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 13% | 78% | 6% |
| 2002 | 12% | 83% | 3% |
| 2003 | 14% | 81% | 2% |
| 2004 | 15% | 79% | 3% |
| 2005 | 13% | 82% | 3% |
| 2006 | 15% | 78% | 3% |
| 2007 | 16% | 78% | 3% |
| 2008 | 15% | 78% | 3% |
| 2009 | 15% | 80% | 2% |
| 2010 | 15% | 77% | 3% |
| 2011 | 15% | 80% | 2% |
| 2012 | 14% | 80% | 3% |
| 2013 | 16% | 77% | 3% |
| 2014 | 19% | 74% | 3% |
| 2015 | 19% | 73% | 3% |
| 2016 | 18% | 73% | 5% |
| 2017 | 18% | 76% | 2% |
| 2018 | 20% | 75% | 2% |
| 2019 | 17% | 79% | 2% |
| 2020 | 18% | 76% | 2% |
| 2021 | 19% | 77% | 2% |
| 2022 | 22% | 72% | 2% |
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Release date
November 2022
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Region
United States
Survey time period
May 2001 to 2022
Number of respondents
around 1,000
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
Percentages may not add to 100 due to those answering "not a moral issue" or "no opinion".
Release date represents the date figures were accessed.
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