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 Public executions (if death penalty is legal). When asked what their opinions were, the following choices were made:
| Percentage | Choice |
| 11.23% | Executions are always carried out in private; only necessary personnel are allowed to be present, which might include spiritual advisers. |
| 32.32% | Executions are always carried out in private; however, family members, the victim and the victim's relatives are allowed to be present. |
| 4.36% | Executions may be carried out in public and/or be broadcast on television. |
| 31.42% | Executions are always carried out in public and/or broadcast on television. |
| 20.66% | Local government decide the legality of public executions. |