Views about size of government among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing (2014) Switch to: Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by views about size of government

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%50%4%4%11,390
Once or twice a month43%52%3%3%3,130
Several times a year41%53%3%3%1,935
Seldom/never43%50%3%3%3,213
Don't know34%47%8%12%260
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