Most Americans Reject the Use of Torture on Terrorism Suspects
Half of respondents believe the U.S. Government should only use force against another nation with authorization from the United Nations (UN).
Half of respondents believe the U.S. Government should only use force against another nation with authorization from the United Nations (UN).
But less than three-in-ten are willing to admit that the war in Iraq was worth the human and financial toll.
Iran rated as most unfavorable nation out of 12 tested, but only about one-in-four Americans believe it is time to use military force.
One-in-four respondents believe the former weapons inspector committed suicide, and almost half are not sure.
People in the United States and Britain regret the decision of their respective governments to engage militarily in Iraq in 2003, and are now more likely to brand the war as a failure rather than as a success, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.
Only about one-in-four respondents in the two countries expect Iraq to become more stable once foreign troops leave.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Most people in Britain think it is likely that their country will be the target of a terrorist attack in the next 12 months, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 59 per cent of respondents share this view, whereas 28 per cent do not think this will be the case.
(Angus Reid Public Opinion) – Adults in the United States hold favourable views on three institutions and features, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. More than 80 per cent of respondents are very or moderately proud of the U.S. Army, freedom and the American flag.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The proportion of people in Australia who want to end their country’s commitment in Afghanistan has risen considerably, according to a poll by Essential Media Communications. 61 per cent of respondents think Australia should withdraw its troops from Afghanistan, up 11 points since March 2009.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many Americans and Britons are no longer supporting the war in Iraq, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 55 per cent of respondents in the U.S.—and 61 per cent in Britain—oppose the conflict.