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July 05, 2006 - November 20, 2006

Q1. Global Warming
Considering the issue of Global Warming, which of the following is closest to your opinion?

1 - Global Warming is an unproven theory that requires more research before we act.
2 - Global Warming is a significant threat and the United States should act to address it in a manner that minimizes the economic impact of reducing 'greenhouse gas' emissions
3 - Global Warming is possibly the most important threat facing the United States and the World. The only solution is for the US and the world to advance and accelerate the goals of the Kyoto Summit to dramatically reduce fossil fuels as the primary source of energy

If you responded #3, you agree with the Green Party of the United States.

Results:
1 - 10%
2 - 33%
3 - 57%

Some Related Press Releases:
2005.12.01- Rejoin Kyoto
2006.03.30- Greenhouse Gas Bill Inadequate

Q2. Iraq War - Policy
Do you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statement?

"The war in Iraq is based on false claims of weapons of mass destruction. Too many lives have been destroyed. It's time to bring our troops home now."
If you agree with this statement, you agree with the Green Party. Very few Democrats and almost no Republicans have expressed any reservations about the legitimacy of the US/UK invasion of Iraq

Results:
1 Strongly Disagree - 6%
2 Disagree - 12%
3 Agree - 28%
4 Strongly Agree - 54%

Some Related Press Releases:
2003.01.19 -- Opposition to Bush's War Plans
2003.07.15 -- Democrats Fail to Hold Bush Responsible for War Deceptions
2006.03.13 -- Greens, Antiwar Americans Right on Iraq

Q3. War in Iraq - Cost
Do you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statement?

"Too much of US taxpayers' money goes to funding the war in Iraq. This money should go towards education, healthcare and public safety and funding sustainable energy alternatives."

If you agree with this statement, you agree with the Green Party

Results:
1 Strongly Disagree - 4%
2 Disagree - 6%
3 Agree - 22%
4 Strongly Agree - 68%

Some Related Press Releases:
2003.01.19 -- Opposition to Bush's War Plans

Q4. Health Care
Considering the issue of Health Care, which of the following statements is closest to your opinion?

1 - The US needs a universal single-payer health insurance program that guarantees full medical coverage for everyone.
2 - Private, for-profit medical insurance is the most effective and cheapest way to provide high quality health care to the American consumer.
3 - The best reform to address the health care crisis in the US is for the Congress and state legislatures to mandate employer coverage where feasible and to assist working class Americans with subsidies and grants to make purchasing private health care more affordable

If you chose #1, you agree with the Green Party.

Results:
1 - 64%
2 - 10%
3 - 26%

Some Related Press Releases:
2001.06.28 -- Health Care Reform Proposals Inadequate
2005.12.08 -- New Direction in National Health Policy

Q5. Civil Liberties and National Security
Do you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statement?

The goal of making America secure must not be used as an excuse to modify or restrict the civil liberties that are enshrined in the Constitution. All surveillance conducted by any government agency MUST fully comply with existing US laws and the 4th Amendment guarantees against warrantless searches.

If you agree with this statement, you agree with the Green Party.

Results:
1 Strongly Disagree - 3%
2 Disagree - 6%
3 Agree - 24%
4 Strongly Agree - 67%

Some Related Press Releases:
2002.02.15 -- Defend Constitution Against Anti-Terror Measures
2002.06.18 -- FBI Gets More Power, Abuses Civil Rights
2005.05.16 -- Democrats Rubberstamp Bush Agenda
2006.02.16 -- Dissent, Freedoms, Privacy Under Attack

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Green Party Platform
TheRealDifference.org

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