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Hillsdale College National Survey on Socialism
1. Hillsdale College believes that socialism is incompatible with America’s Constitution and heritage of liberty. What are your chief concerns, if any, about socialism taking root in America? (Please check all that apply.) *
America cannot afford the steep costs of socialism.
Socialism undermines faith and religious liberty.
Socialism is the enemy of economic freedom and opportunity.
Socialism undermines responsibility and encourages dependence.
Socialism destroys prosperity and brings misery wherever it is tried.
Once imposed, socialism is almost impossible to undo.
I have no concerns about socialism.
Not Sure/No Opinion
2. For decades, too many American K-12 schools have failed to provide young Americans with a solid grounding in American civics — the study of American history, government, and economics. This has contributed to the attraction so many young people today feel for socialism. Do you think K-12 schools in your area should be doing more to teach young Americans about America’s great heritage of liberty? *
Yes
No
Not Sure/No Opinion
3. America’s colleges and universities are now hotbeds of progressive and “politically correct” ideology, including socialism, and are increasingly denying free speech rights to students and others who hold non-progressive viewpoints. Do you believe that colleges and universities should defend the free speech rights of students and others who oppose socialism and other aspects of progressive ideology? *
Yes
No
Not Sure/Don't Know
4. The news media is increasingly biased towards Left-wing politicians, including those who are self-proclaimed socialists, and increasingly aligned against policymakers who challenge ideas like the “Green New Deal” that would dramatically expand government control of the economy. Do you consider the media biased in favor of progressivism, including socialist politicians and policies that tend toward socialism? *
Yes
No
Not Sure/No Opinion
5. Recent polling suggests that nearly half of younger Americans would “prefer living in a socialist country.” According to one analysis of these polls, “The word ‘socialism’ does not carry the same stigma it did in the past, now that it has been resurrected by celebrity politicians like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.” Do you believe lawmakers who encourage young people to embrace socialism are doing a disservice to the country? *
Yes
No
Not Sure/No Opinion
6. Hillsdale believes that citizens who have been taught American history, who understand the principles and meaning of the Constitution, and who are proud of our nation’s great heritage of liberty, will not fall prey to the fantasy of socialism. So that Americans nationwide will better understand the Constitution and see that socialism is incompatible with liberty, which of Hillsdale’s educational outreach programs would you like to see expanded? *
Free online courses on topics such as the Constitution and economics.
Imprimis,
Hillsdale’s free monthly speech digest of liberty.
Scholarships for undergraduate students to attend Hillsdale.
The founding of Hillsdale-affiliated K-12 charter schools nationwide.
Delivering Free Pocket Constitutions to America’s K-12 students.
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