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46. Some people seem to follow what’s going on in government and public affairs most of the time, whether there’s an election or not.  Others aren't that interested. Would you say you follow what’s going on in government and public affairs… 

38	most of the time
35	some of the time
19	only now and then
8	hardly at all

47. How often would you say you vote?

49	always
16	nearly always
8	part of the time
2	seldom
25	never

Tell me if the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your views- even if neither is exactly right…

48. (A) The government goes too far in restricting the rights of citizens to own guns (B) the government does not do enough to regulate access to guns.

31	government goes too far
63	government does not do enough
6	don't know

49.  (A) The government should pass more laws that restrict the availability of abortion (B) the government should not interfere with a woman's access to abortion.

29	restrict availability
65	should not interfere with access
6	don't know

50.  (A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy (B) stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

28	stricter environmental laws cost jobs
62	stricter environmental laws worth the cost
10	don't know

51.  (A) The federal budget surplus should be used to cut taxes (B) the federal budget surplus should be used to pay for social programs.

48	cut taxes
44	pay for social programs
3	both (volunteered)
5	don't know

52. (A) Immigrants today are a benefit to California because of their hard work and job skills. (b) immigrants today are a burden to California because they use public services.

58	immigrants are a benefit
31	immigrants are a burden
11	don't know

53. It has been reported that some police officers stop motorists of certain racial and ethnic groups because the officers believe that these groups are more likely than others to commit certain crimes. Do you believe that this practice, known as racial profiling, is widespread or not widespread in your region?

47	widespread
40	not widespread
13	don't know

54. Do you think that gays and lesbians should or should not be allowed to serve openly in the military?

62	should
28	should not
10	don't know

55. On another subject, do you yourself ever use a computer at home, at work or at school? (IF YES: Do you do this often or only sometimes?)

62	yes, often
15	yes, sometimes
23	no

56. Do you ever go on line to access the Internet or World Wide Web or to send or receive e-mail? (IF YES: Do you do this often or only sometimes?)

54	yes, often
13	yes, sometimes
10	no
23	don't use a computer

57. Do you ever go on line to get news and information about current events, politics, or public issues? (IF YES: Do you do this often or only sometimes?)

29	yes, often
20	yes, sometimes
18	no
33	don't use Internet

58. Do you ever go on line to purchase goods or services? (IF YES: Do you do this often or only sometimes?)

15	yes, often
24	yes, sometimes
28	no
33	don't use Internet

59. Do you ever go on line to look for information on jobs or employment opportunities? (IF YES: Do you do this often or only sometimes?)

15	yes, often
18	yes, sometimes
34	no
33	don't use Internet

60. Do you ever go on line to look for information on health or medical issues? (IF YES: Do you do this often or only sometimes?)

20	yes, often
28	yes, sometimes
19	no
33	don't use Internet

61. Do you have any type of personal computer, including laptops, in your home? These do not include game machines such as Nintendo or Sega. (IF YES: Do you use it often or only sometimes?)

54	yes, often
10	yes, sometimes
36	no

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