Political polarization and activism have grown so acute in recent years that half of Miami-Dade voters believe sharing their political views online and in public could draw unwanted retaliation, new polling shows.

Forty percent of county voters said they feel confident they can voice their opinions without fear. But 50% think otherwise, and 10% said they either don’t know or declined to answer the question.

Among Republicans, 37% said they no longer can speak freely without risking reprisal, compared to 53% of Democrats and 63% of third- and no-party voters who said they feel similarly constrained.

Miami-based Bendixen & Amandi International surveyed 600 registered Miami-Dade voters by phone and online Sept. 30-Oct. 3. Pollsters weighted results to reflect the demographic and politi

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