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Question: I1. On a different topic, recently, cartoons have been published that insult the Islamic Prophet Mohammed and many people have protested the cartoons. How much have you heard or read about this issue…READ?
  All Men Women
  A great deal 51% 59 44
  Some 24% 22 26
  Just a little 14% 11 17
  Nothing at all 10%   7 13
  Don't know/ref. (vol)   1%   1   1

Question I2: Have you personally seen any of these cartoons?
  All Men Women
  Yes 29% 37 23
  No 70% 62 76

Question: I3. Some people say American TV and newspapers should… Others say American TV and newpapers should… Which comes closer to your opinion?
rotate All Men Women Dem Ind Rep white Non-white
  show the cartoons to the public 45% 56 35 40 49 49 47 38
  NOT show the offensive cartoons 47% 36 55 51 43 45 46 55
  don't know/ref. (vol)   8%   7   9 10   8   6   8   7

Question: I4. In your opinion, should the government regulate TV and newspapers to ensure they do not run stories and pictures that are insulting or hurtful to religious groups?
  All Age Race
18-34 35-54 55-64 65+ White Non-white
  Yes 22% 40 19 19 23 18 40
  No 74% 56 78 78 70 79 53
  Don't know/depends (vol)   4%   4   3   3   7   3   8

Question: I5. In your opinion, should the government regulate TV and newspapers to ensure they do not run stories and pictures that are insulting and hurtful to racial minorities?
  All Age Race
18-34 35-54 55-64 65+ White Non-white
  Yes 26% 45 22 23 29 23 42
  No 69% 50 74 76 61 73 49
  Don't know/depends (vol)   5%   5   4   1 10   4   9

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