Poll: Americans Back Air Restrictions

CBS Survey: 75% Say Ban On Liquids And Gels Is Necessary

(CBS)  Americans are signaling strong support for air travel restrictions in the wake of last week's foiled terror plot in Britain, a CBS News poll finds.

Three in four said banning U.S. air travelers from packing liquids such as drinks and gels like toothpaste in their carry-on luggage was necessary.

Nearly as many (70 percent) said even tighter restrictions in England - permitting passengers to carry on only their wallet, passport and prescription medicine - were necessary.

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CBS News Poll, Aug. 14, 2006

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The poll also found that news of the U.K. plot has heightened concerns about terrorism in the U.S.

While the war in Iraq remains the number one problem facing the country, terrorism has risen to the number two concern, according to 17 percent of the respondents, up from just 7 percent last month.

Most Important Problem

Now

War in Iraq

28%

Terrorism

17%

Economy and Jobs

11%

Price of Gas

7%

Immigration

4%

7/2006

War in Iraq

23%

Terrorism

7%

Economy and Jobs

11%

Price of Gas

8%

Immigration

4%

More Americans now expect a terrorist attack in the U.S. in the near future, despite the administration's report that there is no sign of terrorist activity on U.S. soil.

Sixty-four percent said a terror attack on the U.S. is likely in the next few months, up 11 points from earlier this year.

Seven in ten Americans said the British terrorist plot was a major threat to the U.S.

There is no indication that the re-emergence of terrorism as a major issue has helped President Bush's popularity. His job approval remains exactly at 36 percent, where it was a month ago. Even the president's rating for handling terrorism – his strongest suit – remains unchanged at 51 percent.

The recent terrorism threat has also had little effect on views of the two parties. Republicans are seen as being better than Democrats at addressing terrorism by a 42 percent to 34 percent, about the same as a month ago.

Democrats, meanwhile, have a slight advantage on making the right decisions about the war in Iraq.

Overall, Americans have a more negative view of how the war on terrorism is going.

Just 35 percent say the U.S. and its allies are winning the war on terrorism – the lowest number since January 2003 and down eight points since June. One in five think the terrorists are winning, the highest number in nearly four years.

Forty-one percent of Americans think the Bush administration has focused too much on the war in Iraq and not enough on terrorism; 48 percent think the balance has been about right.

A growing number of Americans, 48 percent, think the war in Iraq has increased the threat of terrorism against the U.S. - the highest number since May 2003.

Only 9 percent now think the war in Iraq has decreased the threat of terrorism.

For detailed information on how CBS News conducts public opinion surveys, click here.

This poll was conducted among a nationwide random sample of 974 adults, interviewed by telephone August 11-13, 2006. The error due to sampling could be plus or minus three percentage points for results based on the complete sample.

[df248-2009]

I'm doing my part,,, I don't have millions to run for office but ... as you probably guessed.. I am an activist.. btw I don't like the Dem's either...

have a good evening


Dave

[tellitasitis]

nothing personal - it was all just in fun...

and I don't care if people have other views then me, as that is what makes this country great - right?

and for the record I never said I like any of the *** going on obviously it is all very sad, just that my personal feeling is if they do get their hands on this technology or something similar WE will ALL have to deal with it on a personal basis and although the current situation isn't necessarily the answer to this, the decision isn't mine to make which is why I say (and i'll change it a bit) if WE as americans don't like what were seeing from our governing officials well... run for an office and take steps toward changing it...

otherwise I support my niece, cousin, neighbor and the family members of my friends that are all over there doing the best they can to try and keep anything from happening to us back here
thank you

[df248-2009]

Ha Ha ...at least you appear to have some sense of humor...

I'm not sure why you are taking this so personal.. It's not..
btw the ~ means app.... but I'm pleased to see you did actually look up something.


Nothing wrong with different view points as long as you can back them up with references.
I fail to see why some think is ok to invade a country and kill people for no good reason.

It's like , someone from Texas kills my wife and I hate Howard Dean of Vermont so I pack up my guns and head to Vermont and kill a whole bunch of those Maple Syrup heads. Hell half of them are Canadians anyway..

Never mind the fact that what happened on 9/11 was a criminal act. Not an act of war.

War is a conflict involving the organized use of weapons and physical force by states or other large-scale groups. Warring parties usually hold territory, which they can win or lose; and each has a leading person or organization which can surrender, or collapse, thus ending the war.

By GWB's defintion, there is no defined enemy, just a vague term "Terrorist".

One country's terrorist is another's freedom fighter.


During the Revolutionary war We were Terrorist to King George and Great Britian.

[tellitasitis]

and oh, I am so sorry to report to you mr. super dave but your one statistic is a little off - but that's ok - we the little people will forgive you cause your our almighty "super dave"

2,792 dead 9/11

oh wait where's my calculator thingy...

[tellitasitis]

"statistic dave"

you are makin me so sad mr. dave....

please oh please won't you be MY congress man, you know so much and are obviously far from a fool, I know you will never be turned from your "non-neocon" ways and will ALWAYS be the supporter of what we the people feel - ALL of us we the peoples... you are the perfect man for the job, see I got you started on your campaign trail, now go go gadget and get those phony bad bad men who are runing our government so poorly and take control for your little self so YOU can fix everything with your statistics and make all us poor little peoples feel safe.....

we'll call you "super dave" go get em... doer of all good...... taaadaaaaa....

and if you choose not to run for office then here's a tissue - quit crying your getting snot everywhere!

FYI once just 1 nimwit gets their suitcase delivered those stats will all have to be redone....... but we the little people (or however many of us little wee sad politicaly controled people who are left will help you, we have calculators.....)

[df248-2009]

You apparently are unable to put things in prospective...
9/11 ~2000 Dead
Iraq US dead ~2000 ~17000 injured
Civilians ~40,000 Dead

318 billion dollars

You think thats worth it?

And did I mention.. 9/11 , acording to the US Gov.
the terorists were Saudi's and Egyptians.

Hello!! Where does Iraq com into the picture.

Duh!

Looks like Georgie has done a good job of selling Fear and Hate cuz you are unable to uncover your eyes.


White Power/ KKK is in the White House..
Not here.

Maybe you should settle down and read a good book,


Glad I was able to enlighten you :)
Night Night now...

Dave

[tellitasitis]

ok bye bye... slobber slobber boo hoo

good luck to you in your iranian paradise you nazi loving / american hating towel headed nob....

your the kid who got their *** kicked all thru school - still sniffling

I'm so sorry here's a tissue.......

with people like you who needs terrorists....
(maybe we should send our "neo-con" politically driven law enforcement officials) your way to investigate you.... oooooo... scarrrryyyyy...

[miltarywife]

df248
Tell that statistic to the ones who lost loved ones on 9/11, I think they would laugh in your face, Just as I am. I lost friends that day also. Too bad you did not experience the feeling of lost on that day so it could open your eyes!!

[df248-2009]

tellitasitis,,, you obviously flunked math..

Like I said.. you can't reason someone who didn't use reason in the first place.

an' my daddy said "You've done nothing when you've bested a fool"

Pro Gun, ProChoice, Pro Small Gov.
Anti Bush. Anti Corporate america..
Anti idiots who can not or will not do their own research.

Bobble head's

Hey tellitasitis, run along now and go watch some of dat fair n balanced Fox News .. Good O'le propaganda.

Look out America, Fascism is almost here...
GWB Da Fur'e.

Bye now.... Have fun with your flag... It will protect you from the meanies in their turbans

[tellitasitis]

df248

right so like I said before:

tell you what - you don't like it, you've got 2 choices

a. fix it (if you think you can do such a good job) and since you KNOW so much, are obviously NOT a fool and are so intelectually inclined, then RUN for office, become a "non-neocon" poitician and FIX IT!! otherwise shut up!

or b. Get the FU*& out and enjoy yourself in some luxurious paradise somewhere else on this wonderful peace loving earth...

p.s. if you find a better place let us all know, one WITHOUT ANY politicians (cause they are ALL the same no matter where you look) and a place that enjoys the freedoms we have here.... as well FYI if you ever do get your "non-neocon" politician wish you won't have to wait long to see them converted over to the good ole ways....


AND TO ADD to that, fool

if you think it's a "1 chance in 2000 in a lifetime" very well and good except at this point none of YOUR nutcase buddies got their suitcase YET but when they do (AND they will) then I think you'll start to rethink your numbers - just a guess) but oh wait - by then it will be too late.... what will we do then??????? run and hide and of course "blame the government"

[df248-2009]

Well if you looked at the statistics you would see that the chance of a terrorist killing you, me or my daughter is so small it's like 1 chance in 2000 in a lifetime vs 1 in 80 for being killed by a car.
As for high risk ,,, the major cause of accidental death in the US is through medical werror... so look out when you go to the Dr's or the hospital.
Auto accident is next then bathtub, falls etc.. murder is way down the list as is accidental gun shots... Yeah more people are killed with kitchen knives.. on and on and way way down the list is "Oh My the Terrorists".

This 300 + billion spent chasing butterflies in the wind is criminal!

There are over 300 million people in the US and less than 3000 were killed on 9/11 yet GWB has killed over 40000 Iraqies and over 2000 US soldiers. You think I'm wrong for disliking this abusive administration?

When you wrap youself in that flag remember to leave at least 1 eye uncovered.

You can't reason someone who didn't use reason in the first place to for their opnion.

David

[tellitasitis]

df248

as well - what good will ANY of those resources be if while your on your way to take your daughter to school some fricken nutcase with a suitcase full of the "precious" nuclear material the nutcase leader of the paradise called iran is so desperate to get his hands on completes his mission within your vicinity.......

tell me then what good all that would be then?

[tellitasitis]

tell you what - you don't like it, you've got 2 choices

a. fix it (if you think you can do such a good job) and since you KNOW so much, are obviously NOT a fool and are so intelectually inclined, then RUN for office, become a "non-neocon" poitician and FIX IT!! otherwise shut up!

or b. Get the FU*& out and enjoy yourself in some luxurious paradise somewhere else on this wonderful peace loving earth...

p.s. if you find a better place let us all know, one WITHOUT ANY politicians (cause they are ALL the same no matter where you look) and a place that enjoys the freedoms we have here.... as well FYI if you ever do get your "non-neocon" politician wish you won't have to wait long to see them converted over to the good ole ways....

[miltarywife]

Schools are a whole other subject. Let's talk about cutting other programs before we cut our secuirty and military. Like welfare and taking care ofillegal immigrants who do not pay taxes, but we carry the burden for their medical care and other things they should not be entiltled to.

[df248-2009]

Testy,,, I never said I don't like it here nor did anyone else. You assume that because we have an ineffectual administration that we don't like this country. It just the NeoCon's that have and are ruining this country.

You need to do some homework else you look like the fools that you are.

Taxpayers in United States will pay $315.8 billion for the cost of war in Iraq. For the same amount of money, the following could have been provided:

558,642,585 Homes with Renewable Electricity or
71,717,012 People Receiving Health Care or
185,783,623 Children Receiving Health Care or
5,472,330 Elementary School Teachers or
61,230,780 Scholarships for University Students


Source http://nationalpriorities.org/

[miltarywife]

As my husband quoted to woman who called him a murderer "You are why I fight so hard for this country so that you will have the chance to learn and I will look past your misquided statements for you know not what you speak of, God Bless You!" Your anger is misdirected, go speak with your democratic friends and tell them they should have done something about terrorism well before, but no they were not willing. We have been facing terrorist attacks well before Bush took office, except he has the guts to stand up and say no more. Oh btw, I guess you are one of those who think my tax dollars should go to your child. I pay taxes for schools but my kids do not attend. If you are not happy with your school system sacfrifice and do the same for kids. We all have the obligation of conducting our lives the way we see fit and not expecting others to take care of us.

[tellitasitis]

df248 /"david"


Yeah oh yeah it's all the administrations fault yep and it won't be long before they start making YOU do this or making YOU do that and oh yeah... this must ALL be a plan by them - those idiots over east aren't a threat to us at all, just our over powering terrorist government, no matter what happens ANYWHERE in the world it's all their fault......

OOPS, I didn't know this was a democratic site sorry....

tell you what, if you don't like it here, then GO (LEAVE) live under whats his face (hitler) in iranian paradise or better yet why don't you try a few months of tropical paradise in the jungles of north korea heard it's beautiful there this time of year in fact I'll even pay for your ticket - GO leave you whining ***...

as for me I choose to enjoy the freedom I have grown to love and will continue to....

- wait a minute I think my house value just went up another 20% - gotta go.....

OH YEAH AND LET ME ADD.... GET THE FU*& OUT IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[df248-2009]

What a bunch of Neoconservative baloney!

People who think like you have taken America down to defeat after defeat. Faced with bitter losses, you will now accuse America of not trying hard enough. We should unleash even greater power and weaponry. You think it%u2019s ok for the village idiot to seek even more power. You blame everyone and everything you can think of. and call us critics defeatists. You will point to all the soldiers who have died as a reason to send more to their deaths.. You think that America can rule the world. We can%u2019t and who the hell said we should. That%u2019s why we are hated everywhere.

What are you, a warmonger? Blindly follwing the emporer that has no clothes? You really think GWB knows what he is doing? We have the larges deficit this country has ever seen. 80% of the national budget goes to the military while our schools go with out. Nice priorites.

Why are we in Iraq? Not because of 911. If you are able to read you will know that NONE of the socalled terrorists were from Iraq or Afganistan. Try Egypt and Saudi%u2019s So tell me why we went into Iraq and Afganistan, and Murdered 10%u2019s of thousands of civilians.

Get your heads out of your ***** and look behind the curtian. Your Great Leader is the Real terrorist.


David

[miltarywife]

Thank you tellitasitis. THE USA is the best place to live and it is forever changed by the events of 9/11. A quote that was said directly to my husband was "you have given us a great gift, freedom". That is what we have here the freedom to say what we think no matter how idiotic and misguided it is. Just as the FBI have a most wanted list so does the terrorist groups around the world and it is every person on the face of the earth that does not believe as they do or that is not willing to bow down at their feet and worship them. Where would we be today if Bush had not been president, the bully as some call him. My husband would be home, yes, but patrolling our own streets to protect us from terrorist on our own soil. Take the fight to them so we can go about our daily lives is exactly what our miltary does.

[tellitasitis]

MiltaryWife

WELL SAID - and I hope your husband and all his buddies get back safe....

although I must say they are not blinded so much by the media as they are disilllusioned about how this world works today vs the "old days" things will NEVER be the same again and they will more then likely continue to worsen as time goes by regardless of who is in control of OUR government as we are begining to be influenced more and more by the miserable countries around the world as was witnessed on 9/11... and as we now have to deal with the misery that these other countries have created for themselves in various ways we too will experience more hardships here, no getting around it - HOWVERE that being said this is still the best place in the world to live - PERIOD...........