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Figure 1 Attitudes on National Security

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Figure 1
Attitudes on National Security

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  Somewhat or very concerned about the national security Somewhat or very satisfied with federal government's efforts
Risk of terrorism against Americans traveling by air outside the U.S. 94 89
Transport of illegal drugs across U.S. boarders 92 65
Keeping computerized systems like air traffic control secure from terrorism 91 90
Risk of terrorism against Americans traveling by air inside the U.S. 90 90
Illegal immigration across U.S. borders 87 65
U.S. dependence on Middle East oil 82 76
Risk of terrorism against Americans traveling by highway, train or public transit inside the U.S. 76 88

Source: US Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Omnibus Household Survey, February 2002.