April 07, 2003

Abstract: (CPOD) Apr. 7, 2003 - Many Americans continue to support the war in Iraq, but have different views on how to deal with other world trouble spots, according to a poll by the Los Angeles Times. 77 per cent of respondents back the military campaign to topple Saddam Hussein's regime.

(CPOD) Apr. 7, 2003 - Many Americans continue to support the war in Iraq, but have different views on how to deal with other world trouble spots, according to a poll by the Los Angeles Times. 77 per cent of respondents back the military campaign to topple Saddam Hussein's regime.

Recent news developments have affected opinions on what to do with two other nations. 50 per cent of respondents say the United States should take military action against Iran, if the country insists on developing a nuclear weapons program. 42 per cent want similar action against Syria, after defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld alleged that the country might have provided military supplies to Iraq.

Polling Data

Do you support or oppose the current U.S. military campaign on Iraq?

Support	77%
Oppose	20%

If Syria indeed provided military supplies to Iraq, should the U.S. take military action?

Yes	42%
No	46%

If Iran continues to develop a nuclear weapons program, should the U.S. take military action?

Yes	50%
No	36%

Source: The Los Angeles Times
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 745 American adults, conducted on Apr. 2 and Apr. 3, 2003. Margin of error is 4 per cent.