Loading...Three-in-10 people now say that Americans may have to resort to violence in order to get the country back on track, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll . But, still, a slightly higher percentage of Republicans — 31% — also say Americans may have to resort to violence. The findings come after a string of high-profile acts of political violence, including the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month. Most say controlling gun violence is more important than protecting gun rightsRoughly 6 in 10 said they believe that controlling gun violence is more important than protecting gun rights. White men without degrees were 58% in favor of protecting gun rights, a majority white women without degrees (56%), on the other hand, said controlling gun violence was more important.