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Polls: Americans on NKor / Iranians on Iran Politix
U.S. voters oppose war with N. KoreaA Gallup poll finds that U.S. voters overwhelmingly favor a diplomatic solution to the North Korean nuclear standoff. The survey gave respondents four choices. More respondents favored doing nothing (10 percent) than launching airstrikes (9 percent) or a ground invasion (3 percent). The popular choice, from 72 percent of respondents, was a combination of diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions. The poll also found that North Korea's failed test of a long-range missile had little effect on attitudes in the United States. While 20 percent of respondents said ey believe North Korea is an immediate threat, 59 percent said it is a long-term threat, and 15 percent said they do not believe it will be a threat. Just under half said they see North Korea as an enemy, while 34 percent said it is unfriendly. Iran a divided society A Zogby poll finds that more Iranians are interested in a strong economy than nuclear capability. The polling company surveyed 810 adults in Iran for Reader's Digest. The results showed a society divided on most issues, including whether Iran should be more religious - 36 percent -- or more secular - 31 percent. While 41 percent favored a strong economy as the top priority, 27 percent said the nuclear program should be No. 1, and 23 percent cited increasing freedom. There were some generational differences. Younger Iranians distrust the United States more than older ones, and those ages 30 to 49 are the most likely to want Iran to be a secular society, while the young and old favor a religious one. "The poll illustrates the impact of 25 years of separation," said pollster John Zogby. "The attitudes of younger Iranians toward the government, people and policies of the United States have been shaped by years of isolation, largely conservative religious leadership and anti-U.S. rhetoric." Two issues unite Iranians -- more than half think their country should be the leader in the region, and 67 percent say the state of Israel is illegitimate. Posted by: Chaish Threlet2390 2006-07-14 |
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