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To: LindyBill who wrote (21884)	12/28/2003 6:35:02 AM
From: KyrosL	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793690

Here is what a quick Google search yielded regarding polls right around when the war started: 94% of Turks opposed the war. 78% opposed giving ANY help to the US in case of war. iafrica.com Public opinion for or against war on Iraq Posted Fri, 14 Mar 2003 From the shores of the Southern Ocean to the coasts of the northern Atlantic, there has been a growing tide of opposition to a war against Iraq. Herewith the spectrum of public opinion: ASIA: Australia — opinion has swung more in favour of a UN-backed military operation with 67 percent now in support. India — 88 percent of people are opposed to a US unilateral military action against Iraq, 55 percent were against under any circumstance, and only 29 percent were in favour of a UN-backed use of force. Japan — 84 percent opposed war. EUROPE: Britain — 75 percent in favour of force if the UN finds proof of Iraqi weapons and if it wins UN Security Council backing. Without those two conditions, 67 percent were against a war involving British troops. France — 83 percent against a war, and 70 percent said Paris should use its veto in the Security Council to stop a resolution authorising force against Iraq. Germany — 86 percent of people opposed military force. Italy — 85 percent against. Lithuania — 56 percent supported the government's pro-war stand, but 73 percent opposed sending Lithuanian troops. Poland — 75 percent against military action. Russia — 87 percent against. Spain — 93.5 percent against, with 70.4 percent backing calls for the UN inspectors to be given more time. Turkey — 94 percent against a war, and 78 percent opposed any help from Ankara to the US if war breaks out. AMERICA: Canada — most Canadians 74 percent believe the US should not go to war with Iraq without UN backing. Some 65 percent approved of the use of force if had won a UN mandate. Peru — 77 percent of Peruvians oppose war, but 72 percent believe it will happen. United States — 44 percent of Americans believe war should only be launched with UN approval, while 31 percent have said they are in favour of war even without a second UN resolution. MIDEAST: Israel — 49 percent believe the UN inspectors should be given a new mandate, while 45 percent are in favour of immediate action.

To: LindyBill who wrote (21884)	12/28/2003 6:51:08 AM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 793690

The Government's job is to make the world safe for us. LB, Technically, the government's job is to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. We are responsible for our own safety in this world. Our leaders remind of us of that often. The message, "You may not be able to depend on government authorities to tell you what to do" is stated at least four times at www.ready.gov. Here are three quotes... Biological Threat: “In the event of a biological attack, public health officials may not immediately be able to provide information on what you should do.” Radiation Threat: “As with any emergency, local authorities may not be able to immediately provide information on what is happening and what you should do.” Chemical Threat" “Quickly try to define the impacted area or where the chemical is coming from if possible.” “Take immediate action to get away.” Though not inspiring or reassuring, the Homeland Security website messages are clear enough. They tell us, in the event of a biological or nuclear attack, to NOT depend on the authorities and during a chemical attack, you must decide what to do. FEMA says : "Responsibility begins at home. You are responsible for protecting yourself, your family, and your property to the best of your ability... This means using your own resources to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies." Americans need to learn that personal readiness and self-defense are individual issues. Tip: Gas pumps need electricity. During periods of increased alert, refill the gas tank when it is half empty. During an emergency, be prepared to pay $5-10 per gallon. Have sufficient cash on hand to get yourself to your family rendezvous. uw