I copied the questions from a few sections of the General Social Survey (
http://www.thearda.com/Quickstats/Qsdir.asp )
Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if
a.) There is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby
b.) She is married and does not want any more children?
c.) The woman's own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy
d.) The family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children
e.) She became pregnant as a result of rape
f.) She is not married and does not want to marry the man
g.) The woman wants it for any reason
I'm answering Yes to all 7 questions. Which isn't an endorsement of the rightness of abortion, but just a reflection that such a thing should be possible to obtain if the person wants it.
What is your opinion about a married person having sexual relations with someone other than the marriage partner -- is it always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all?
Always wrong
What if they are in their early teens, say 14 to 16 years old? In that case, do you think sex relations before marriage are always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all?
Always wrong
There's been a lot of discussion about the way morals and attitudes about sex are changing in this country. If a man and woman have sex relations before marriage, do you think it is always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes or not wrong at all?
Always wrong
At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence?
Staying the same
To what extent do you agree or disagree that the federal government should... Allow the display of religious symbols in public spaces?
Govt. Owned Spaces: Nope
Other Spaces: None of the Government's Business
Would you rather see religion have greater influence in politics and public life than it does now, less influence, or about the same influence as it does now?
Status quo! Status quo!
Do you think a political leader should or should not rely on his or her religious beliefs in making policy decisions?
Nah
In general, do you think religious leaders should or should not try to influence politicians in their positions on the issues?
Nah
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
Approve
That's enough wedginess to make everybody feel uncomfortable.
