An opinion poll was held among the citizens of the Serenissima Res Publica Pontesiae (Most Serene Republic of Pontesi). The subject of the opinion poll was Government policy with respect to the death penalty. When asked what their opinions were, the following choices were made:
| Percentage | Choice |
| 24.04% | The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied. |
| 15.52% | The death penalty is not applied, except for terrorism, treason and crimes against mankind. |
| 12.58% | The death penalty is applied for capital crimes. |
| 9.93% | The death penalty is applied to most minor and all major criminal offences. |
| 16.12% | Religious doctrine determines the death penalty. |
| 21.81% | Local governments may choose whether or not to administer the death penalty for capital crimes |
