September 11, 2003

Abstract: (CPOD) Sept. 11, 2003 - Many Americans are satisfied with recent tactics to reduce the possibility of terrorist attacks, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks for the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 46 per cent of respondents feel safer as a result of their government's efforts to protect the country.

(CPOD) Sept. 11, 2003 - Many Americans are satisfied with recent tactics to reduce the possibility of terrorist attacks, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks for the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 46 per cent of respondents feel safer as a result of their government's efforts to protect the country.

Al-Qaeda operatives hijacked and crashed four airplanes on Sept. 11, 2001, killing nearly 3,000 people. The creation of the Department of Homeland Security, increased screening for passengers on airports and a color-coded alert are among the policies undertaken after the attacks.

The current military operation in Iraq is regarded as a catalyst for further problems. 64 per cent of respondents think the military operation in Iraq increases the likelihood of terrorist attacks.

Polling Data

Thinking about the various efforts the Bush administration has made over the past two years that it has said were aimed at reducing the risk of terrorist attacks, would you say that these efforts have made you feel?

Much safer / A little safer	46%
Neither safer nor less safe	45%
A little less safe / Much less safe	8%

Do you think that U.S. military presence in the Middle East increases or decreases the likelihood of terrorist attacks against the U.S.?

Increases	64%
Decreases	32%

Source: Knowledge Networks / Program on International Policy Attitudes
Methodology: Interviews to 1,017 American adults, conducted from Aug. 26 to Sept. 3, 2003. Margin of error is 2.9 per cent.