Poll: Americans Back Air Restrictions
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.
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.
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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.
Copyright 2009 CBS. All rights reserved. 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.
The poll also found that news of the U.K. plot has heightened concerns about terrorism in the U.S.
CBS News Poll, Aug. 14, 2006
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.
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.
have a good evening
Dave
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
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.
2,792 dead 9/11
oh wait where's my calculator thingy...
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.....)
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
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...
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!!
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
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"