[singsong]

Here is an Israeli poll from December - 61% support a war, 33% oppose. Why are the American Jews more afraid of Saddam? ***That's a poll of Israelis which has nothing at all to do with American Jews.

The article on top of this thread said 52% of American Jews are pro war. My point was why the support in Israel is higher although they are more likely to suffer if Saddam retaliates.

[SJackson]

August 2002 to February 2003 found 52 percent of Jews in favor of military action, 32 percent opposed and 16 percent uncertain; among all Americans, the polling found 62 percent in favor, 28 percent opposed and 10 percent uncertain.

I don't know the source of your poll well, but I don't dispute it. Note what the article said though, re American Jews.

August 2002 to February 2003 found 52 percent of Jews in favor of military action, 32 percent opposed and 16 percent uncertain; among all Americans, the polling found 62 percent in favor, 28 percent opposed and 10 percent uncertain.

IMO, that 52 vs 62 differential (though the result must break Pat's heart) is largly the result of todays dem/rep ideology which to the discredit of the dems equates to anti/pro war, the dems don't seem able to support Americas actions and, legitimately, bash GWB to their heart's content on domestic issues. It's not about Israel.