A Meredith College poll reveals that North Carolinians support legislation to ban cellphones in schools, while notably opposing proposals to loosen gun laws. Among the respondents, 68% favor the cellphone ban, reflecting widespread concern over classroom distractions, whereas nearly half oppose a bill allowing concealed carry of handguns without a permit.
The poll highlights a significant distrust in the movement to reduce gun regulations, with 71% of participants against lowering the minimum age to purchase a handgun. As the GOP-controlled legislature in North Carolina decides which bills to prioritize, these findings suggest a clear divide in public opinion, emphasizing a desire for stricter classroom management over changes to gun laws.
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