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To: JohnM who wrote (77858)	2/26/2003 4:10:04 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

The Washington Post recently asked some survey questions about Iraq. I think this one is very interesting: 7. What do you think is more important - for the United States to move quickly against Iraq, even if that means acting without the support of the United Nations Security Council; or for the United States to keep trying to win support from the United Nations Security Council, even if that means moving more slowly against Iraq? Move Gain No quickly support opinion 2/23/03 39 56 5 COMPARE TO: What do you think is more important - for the United States to move quickly against Iraq, even if that means acting without international support; or for the United States to gain international support, even if that delays action against Iraq? Move Gain No quickly support opinion 2/9/03 37 59 4 2/5/03 All 41 55 5 Watched Powell 48 49 3 Didn't watch 29 64 6 1/27/03 31 64 5 The people who watched the Powell presentation feel a lot more strongly that swift action is needed than the ones who did not. Maybe they were more receptive to begin with, maybe not.

To: JohnM who wrote (77858)	2/26/2003 4:18:10 PM
From: Ilaine	Respond to of 281500

It's hard to get these survey questions cut and paste, but here are some more data from the surveys ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE: 3. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United Nations is handling the situation with Iraq and Saddam Hussein? Approve Disapprove No opinion 2/23/03 38 56 6 4. Would you favor or oppose having U.S. forces take military action against Iraq to force Saddam Hussein from power? Would you say you favor/oppose military action against Iraq strongly or only somewhat? ---------Favor--------- ---------Oppose-------- No NET Strongly Somewhat NET Strongly Somewhat op. 2/23/03 63 42 21 31 18 13 6 2/9/03 66 46 21 31 17 14 2 2/5/03 All 67 45 22 27 17 11 6 Watched Powell 71 51 20 24 15 9 5 Didn't watch 61 37 23 32 18 13 7 5. (IF FAVOR, Q4) What if the United Nations opposes such action - in that case would you favor or oppose having U.S. forces take military action against Iraq? Q4/5 NET Favor Oppose No opinion 2/23/03 50 46 4 2/9/03 50 47 3 2/5/03 All 49 46 5 Watched Powell 55 41 4 Didn't watch 41 53 6 2/1/03 51 46 3 1/28/03 46 50 4 1/27/03 44 52 3 12/15/02* 37 58 5 washingtonpost.com

To: JohnM who wrote (77858)	2/26/2003 4:23:27 PM
From: Ilaine	Respond to of 281500

>>Obviously, if that's the way you put the question, you meant it as a put down.<< No, it's not meant as a put down. I would be very pleased if you responded, "yes, I read them all, listen to them all, and disagree." Or if you said, "no, I have a life." If you said, "no, I don't give a flip about what those so-and-sos said," that would be disappointing, but acceptable. What would drive me bonkers is if you said, "no, I don't need to read what they said because someone else predigests it for me." Please note that this question is directed ONLY at the arguments that the administration hasn't made its case. If you don't listen to the case, then you have no right to say that, in my opinion.