All ethics polls
Our Ethics Poll questions are intended to generate thinking and debate around ethical issues. The polls are not formally conducted, so results are indicative only.
Below are all Ethics Polls we have posted on this site. Note that polls earlier than the current one will generally be closed for voting.
August 2010
Is killing your child in the name of family honour ever justified?
Yes
2.4% (5 votes)
Unsure
0.5% (1 votes)
No
97.1% (203 votes)
June 2010
Should nations have the moral right to assassinate confirmed terrorists who threaten their security?
Yes
23% (60 votes)
Unsure
4.6% (12 votes)
No
72.4% (189 votes)
May 2010
If animals are to be farmed, then should all 'factory farming' be banned in favour of 'free range farming' techniques?
Yes
82.4% (202 votes)
Unsure
3.7% (9 votes)
No
13.9% (34 votes)
April 2010
Should drug addicted or alcoholic pregnant women be gaoled to protect their unborn children from the harms of substance?
Yes
18.1% (31 votes)
Unsure
12.3% (21 votes)
No
69.6% (119 votes)
March 2010
Should church-owned institutions be allowed to refuse to employ people of different (or no) faith?
Yes
38.9% (91 votes)
Unsure
3% (7 votes)
No
58.1% (136 votes)
February 2010
Should governments censor the internet?
Yes
9.7% (19 votes)
Unsure
3.6% (7 votes)
No
86.7% (169 votes)
January 2010
In sport, should players obey the rules even when umpires and referees do not observe their errors?
Yes
95.2% (59 votes)
Unsure
1.6% (1 votes)
No
3.2% (2 votes)
December 2009
Should you refuse or return a gift that offends your personal ethics?
Yes
70% (49 votes)
Unsure
17.1% (12 votes)
No
12.9% (9 votes)
November 2009
Should executive salaries be limited by legislation?
Yes
56.3% (178 votes)
Unsure
5.7% (18 votes)
No
38% (120 votes)
September 2009
Is suffering integral to the human condition?
Yes
83.4% (151 votes)
Unsure
3.9% (7 votes)
No
12.7% (23 votes)
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