September 10, 2010
Nine Years After 9/11, Few See Terrorism as Top U.S. Problem
One percent see it as the top problem today, down from 46% in 2001
PRINCETON, NJ — Nine years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, 1% of Americans mention terrorism as the most important problem facing the country, down from 46% just after the attacks.
. . . . . . .
Still, Americans rated economic issues such as the economy, jobs, and federal spending, as well as corruption in government and healthcare, even higher. They rated terrorism as more important than immigration, Afghanistan, and the environment.
- US versus Global Cares
Review: High Noon–20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them
Review: An Atlas of Poverty in America–One Nation, Pulling Apart, 1960-2003
Review: Screwed–The Undeclared War Against the Middle Class — And What We Can Do About It
Review: Running on Empty–How the Democratic and Republican Parties Are Bankrupting Our Future and What Americans Can Do About It (Paperback)
