2016 Poll: Public Opinion on Scientific Dissent

The results are in. In the land of the free, Americans overwhelmingly support free science.
93% agree that “teachers and students should have the academic freedom to objectively discuss both the scientific strengths and weaknesses of the theory of evolution.”
88% agree that “scientists who raise scientific criticisms of evolution should have the freedom to make their arguments without being subjected to censorship or discrimination.”
– 2016 Discovery Institute Poll using SurveyMonkey Audience