Regards, Ivan
Posted on 07/15/2004 5:50:20 PM PDT by MadIvan
Most Afghans think their country is heading in the right direction despite concerns over security and the economic situation, according to an independent opinion poll released yesterday.
In the most comprehensive survey to be held in Afghanistan 64 per cent of those polled said they were satisfied with the direction the country was taking, two and a half years after the American invasion removed the Taliban. Only 11 per cent said they were dissatisfied.
The survey, commissioned by the Asia Foundation, an independent, privately funded American charity, showed that 81 per cent of people planned to vote in the presidential election in October, with 77 per cent of them believing the vote, and a parliamentary poll next April, would "make a difference"
The survey, of 800 men and women in 29 of Afghanistan's 32 provinces, showed that 37 per cent believed security to be the most important problem the nation faces while 29 per cent cited the economy.
Violence is increasing, initiated by regional warlords and Taliban fighters, but 53 per cent of those polled rated security in their area as excellent or good.
Regards, Ivan
Ping!
Yes,we ARE winning,but FR's doom&gloomers will never admit that,any more than the MSM and Dems will.
Ha! You'll find more than 11% or Irish people dissatisfied with Ireland, and our economy is starting to boom again!
hmm would be nice if we could get 64 percent of americans happy with direction of america.
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