Davenport discusses Americans' opinions on violence against government | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Davenport discusses Americans' opinions on violence against government

January 31, 2022 NPR The Break

A recent survey found that 1 in 4 Americans think violence against the government is sometimes okay. Christian Davenport, professor of political science and public policy, said he wasn't surprised, but that using polls exclusively didn't convince him. 

"Individuals will say a great number of things on a poll," he said, "but never show up for anything."