A new Marist poll of New York City finds that the city’s residents are closely divided on the Obama administration’s plan to put alleged 9/11 conspirators on trial in New York, with a slight plurality approving of it.
“Do you think it is a good idea or a bad idea to have this trial located in New York City?” the poll asked. The answer is 45% good idea, 41% bad idea, with a ±4% margin of error.
In addition, 40% of respondents thought the trial would make New York more of a terrorism target, with 47% saying it would make no difference, and 7% thinking the city would be less of a target.
One question does receive wider agreement, though: Whether New York City will be able to handle the potential security risks. Here 67% say they are confident, to 22% who are not confident.
