(CPOD) Jul. 3, 2003 – Many Americans believe their government was not fully truthful in the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. While only 10 per cent of respondents believe the government presented false evidence, 52 per cent say the current administration stretched the truth in assessing Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction.
(CPOD) Jul. 3, 2003 – Many Americans believe their government was not fully truthful in the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. While only 10 per cent of respondents believe the government presented false evidence, 52 per cent say the current administration stretched the truth in assessing Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction.
The case for war was also boosted by alleged links between the regime of Saddam Hussein and terrorist group al-Qaeda. Only seven per cent of respondents believe there is no connection between both entities, but 25 per cent say Iraq was directly involved in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Polling Data
What is your assessment of the United States government’s presentation of evidence regarding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?
Was fully truthful | 32% |
Stretched the truth, without making false statements | 52% |
Presented evidence they knew was false | 10% |
Jun. 2003 | Feb. 2003 | |
No connection at all | 7% | 7% |
Al-Qaeda members had contact with Iraqi officials | 26% | 29% |
Iraq gave substantial support to al-Qaeda | 36% | 36% |
Iraq was directly involved in the Sept. 11 attacks | 25% | 20% |
