Seeding democracy.(Opinion Pulse)

A majority of Americans has embraced the idea that spreading democracy is essential for our security. Before the Iraqi people voted in January, Americans were divided about whether the elections there would advance democracy in other countries in the Middle East. After the elections, they described them as an important step, though not one that ensures we will achieve our goals there. Fifty-eight percent say Iraq will still be a democracy in five years, lust 28 percent say it will have some form of a dictatorship. Polls taken in many countries show that people think democracy can work in their lands.

 
Question: Do you think ...? 
 
Spreading democracy throughout the 
world is essential for U.S. security   52% 
No opinion                              2% 
It doesn't make much 
difference to U.S. security            46% 
 
Note: Table made from pie chart. 
 
Question: Which comes closest to your view ...? 
 
The elections in Iraq are 
 
An important step, but they do not ensure 
the U.S. will achieve its goals there       67% 
No opinion                                   2% 
Not an important step                       14% 
A key step that ensures the U.S. 
will achieve its goals there                17% 
 
Source: Gallup, CNN, USA 
Today, February 2005. 
 
Note: Table made from pi chart? 
 
Question: Some people say ... Which comes closer to your opinion? 
 
               Democracy is not    Democracy ia a 
             ...