Iowa: Crime and Punishment

• Death Penalty
• Illegal Drugs
• Smoking

Death Penalty

Death Penalty

1 "Do you favor or oppose the death penalty?"

Death Penalty Option for Juvenile Murderers

1 "Should Iowa juveniles between the ages of 13 and 16 who are accused of murder face a possible death penalty sentence like adults?"

Death Penalty for Sex Offender Child Murderers

1 "Would you favor or oppose the death penalty in Iowa for sex offenders who are convicted of murdering a child?"

Illegal Drugs

Seriousness of Methamphetamines Problem In Iowa

1 "An illegal drug called methamphetamine has been in the news lately. How serious of a problem do you think this drug is in Iowa: very serious, somewhat serious, or not that serious?" The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.

Law Enforcement Progress In Dealing With Methamphetamine

1 "Is it your sense tha tlaw enforcement agencies are making significant progress in dealing with methamphetamine, some progress, or no real progress?" The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.

Smoking

Allowing Communities to Decide Whether to Ban Smoking in Public Places

1 "(I'm going to mention some proposals that may come before the state legislature in the next few months. For each, please tell me if you favor or oppose the proposal.) ... Allowing individual communities to decide whether or not to ban smoking in public places." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.