Quoting Trei, Peter (ptrei@rsasecurity.com):
While these online polls are rarely terribly meaningful, I will note that CNN has one going now, at http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/09/19/gen.america.under.attack/
It asks 'Would you accept more government involvement in your life if it meant more security against terrorism?"
So far:
Yes: 70% 118946 votes No: 30% 49938 votes
Peter Trei
I wonder why they bother with such polls. At this time, there is enough legislation and political will to mandate `more government' involvement in people's lives without the need for unscientific study. Not only is there a need for a war to boost the flagging economy, but obviously the future security of the human race _depends_ on omnipresent government intrusion in the affairs of man. What, exactly, is gained by these silly pretences at polling the people for their opinions when the unassailable logic of military necessity is sufficient unto itself? I suggest that journalists explain, in simple terms, the facts of national security to the public. Properly presented, the majority will easily accept the inevitable without complaint since the only other option will be to abandon facts and logick for chaos and uncertainty. Regards, Steve -- Several eye-witnesses report seeing a missile strike the WTC before it went down.