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...also note the dis-qualifier phrase at the end. Classic push poll that states a position and interpretation (regardless if it is true or not), than asks the question, "Do you support or oppose this plan?". Stated in this way, nobody in their right mind would oppose such a plan, unless they objected to the cost or just didn't like the person suggesting the plan, or maybe felt that minimizing the threat rather than eliminating the threat just doesn't go far enough, or just hated motherhood and American apple pie. These kinds of polls, as you suggest are meaningless, but of course are used to defend a particular special interest position. I would want to know a lot more about the details of such a plan before giving my opinion on it. Then I would only respond if it were one of the reputable National polling companies.
Maybe the plan is a boondoggle, or gets money for a completely different purpose than what is stated. Ask yourself, why so many Americans believed and still believe that Saddam and Iraq had some direct involvement in the 9-11 bombings. I typically do not sign up for such polls that are so blatantly one sided. Thanks for bringing this to our attention, we need lots of education against such propaganda.
<snip> Thu, May 27, 2004 Discuss today's poll Today's Poll • Instant Results • More Polls Yesterday, U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham introduced the Global Threat Reduction Initiative, aimed at minimizing the global threat of "dirty bombs" by keeping nuclear materials out of terrorist hands. The $450 million plan would remove and secure high-risk nuclear materials around the world. (AP) Do you support or oppose this plan?
Support 77% => 4520 votes
Oppose 8% => 501 votes
I'm not sure 11% => 670 votes
I don't care 2% => 125 votes Current number of voters: 5816
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