MAY 18, 2020: Twelve percent (12%) of voters nationwide believe governments have the legal authority to shut down ([link removed])_pandemic,_2020) businesses at any time. A _JustTheNews.com_ national survey found that another 41% believe they possess such power only in an extreme emergency.[1] ([link removed])
However, such authority comes with a significant price tag. Sixty-four percent (64%) of voters believe governments should be required to compensate business owners for any losses caused by such shutdowns. That perspective ([link removed])_pandemic,_2020) is widely shared across partisan and ideological lines. It’s also supported by 71% of private sector workers and 64% of government employees. Retirees aren’t as enthusiastic, but still support the concept by a 49% to 23% margin.[2] ([link removed])
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