Americans fervently believe in equal justice for all, not just under law but within public institutions such as the media as well, polls in recent years have shown. And yet, one recent poll leads to a disturbing conclusion: That America is increasingly turning into a two-tiered system of justice based on politics and beliefs.

The Golden/TIPP Poll (TIPP is also Issues & Insights' polling partner) asked 1,310 voters online this summer the following question: "Generally speaking, do you agree or disagree with the statement: "There is a two- tiered system of justice in America depending on your political affiliation and ideology?".............