Support of the People

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Question: "Do you think the Bush administration has gone too far, has been about right, or has not gone far enough in restricting people's civil liberties in order to fight terrorism?" (USA Today/CNN/Gallup poll, August 29, 2003)

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Question: "Based on what you have read or heard, do you think the Patriot Act goes too far, is about right, or does not go far enough in restricting people's civil liberties in order to fight terrorism?" (USA Today/CNN/Gallup poll, August 29, 2003)

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Question: “After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Congress passed the Patriot Act which, in part, gives federal officials wider authority to use wiretaps and other surveillance techniques. Some people say the Patriot Act is a necessary and effective tool in preventing terrorist attacks, while others say the act goes too far and could violate the civil liberties of average Americans. Which comes closer to your view - overall, would you say the Patriot Act is a good thing for America or a bad thing for America?” (Fox News/Opinion Dynamics poll, July 31, 2003)

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Question: “To the best of your knowledge have you or a member of your family had your civil rights affected by the Patriot Act?” (Fox News/Opinion Dynamics poll, July 31, 2003)