(CPOD) Apr. 10, 2003 - Americans are mostly content with the amount of war coverage they get, but many think it has been "too much," according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 55 per cent of respondents say the media has provided the right quantity of coverage on the Iraq conflict, while 39 per cent feel overloaded.

Americans also think some aspects of the war have been understated. About 30 per cent of respondents would like to see more stories on the cost of the military operation, the experience of soldiers, and an appraisement of Iraqi casualties. In contrast, 40 per cent say networks have overdone their coverage of anti-war sentiment, and 36 per cent want less comment by former military officers.

The survey was conducted before Apr. 9, when images of falling statues of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad filled the airwaves and became front-page pictures for newspapers around the world.

When reviewing other news stories, more than 40 per cent of respondents say the tax cut debate, the United States economy, and the budget deficit are not getting enough attention by the media.

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Is the press giving the war in Iraq too much, too little, or about the right amount of coverage?

Is the press giving these aspects of the war too much, too little, or about the right amount of coverage?

Are these stories getting too little attention in the media? (All mentions)

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