Americans Would Support Laws Banning The Trapping Of Wild Animals

Summary By: Faunalytics | Published: August 4, 2012

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A majority of Americans find that trapping is cruel and should be banned but there is a difference in attitude depending on various personal factors.

Attitudes about trapping and support for potential laws banning it, including differences by political affiliation, religion, and geography.

62% of Americans would support a ban on trapping while 25% would be opposed. Those supportive of the ban include 54% of Republicans, 64% of likely votes and 595 of men.

66% of Americans feel that trapping is cruel and by this method, animals suffer long and painful deaths; 20% feel differently, i.e. trapping is a quick and painless way to kill the animals. 3. In sum, this survey shows that in general, Americans view the trapping of animals as unnecessary and cruel.”

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