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World War III Origins & Ramifications Survey
 
 

 
Watching The Lit Fuses

Regarding the attack on all civilized people everywhere,
September 11, 2001,
The Start Of The End Of Terrorism
1.  What was the source of the anthrax terrorist attacks?

 Same group as September 11   bin Laden   Domestic U.S. group   One or more terrorist states
         Comments
2.  How worried are you about your safety?
       Very       Somewhat more than before September 11       No more than before September 11
3.)  Throughout history there have been several times when millions of ordinary people have followed demagogues like Hitler, Stalin and bin Laden who are driven by hatred, ignorance, use violence, and demand killing masses of people that are different from them.  Do you find this historical perspective comforting in light of current events?
       Yes        No        Yes thanks, I had not realized that         Thoughts:
4.  About how long before we return to normal?
       About a month       A few months       About a year       Never
5. Will the terrorist attack in the United States against all civilized people be enough to provide the rational understanding that we must stop our focus on racial, gender, religious, cultural & economic in-fighting and cooperate to protect civilization from the uncivilized? Yes
No
Yes, obviously we need to de-emphasize the in-fighting on minor issues and cooperate on big issues if civilization is to make progress.
6. Do you consider the terrorist attack against America an act of war? Yes
No
Yes, thousands have been killed -- more than died in some declared wars.
7. The attack on America will slow commerce for a short while.  However, the destruction of infrastructure and lost commerce will eventually result in new jobs, the purchase of goods and services to rebuild, and the patriotic strength and resilience of the American people will lead to a quicker economic recovery than would have occurred naturally. I Agree
That makes sense
I already thought of that!
8. Do you think people realize that the billions of dollars to be spent building and activating the military and rebuilding and repairing destroyed city structures will purchase new products (building materials, vehicles, office furniture, cement, telecommunications equipment, etc.), purchase services (architects, designers, waitresses, etc.) and, therefore pay salaries (construction workers, computer programmers, engineers, truck drivers, etc.)?
 Yes
No
And I understand that it will add to the economic recovery
9. Wars mandate changes for victory.  For example, during the U.S. Civil War President Lincoln suspended the use of the writ of habeas corpus.  During WWII President Roosevelt suspended workers' right to strike.  Now that we are reminded of these and other wartime necessities, are you willing to accept temporary suspension of a few rights so that your free way of life can be fought for and thus maintained? Yes
No
10. Terrorists may wound, but can never defeat a free people! Agree
Disagree
11. After having our perspectives realigned September 11, 2001, it is obvious
       that the cultural term 'PC' stands not for "Politically Correct", but "Petty Concerns"!		 Agree
Disagree
12. Should nations of the civilized world join to declare a new form of war that crosses national borders in order to fight terrorism? Yes
No
13. Select the most important characteristic of the culture that you would prefer to live in. Decent
Civilized 
Honest
Humorous
Ethnically diverse
Other

Regarding war on a global scale with multiple nations on each side and fought across multiple regions  ---  A World War:
14. Do you think terrorists could do enough damage to start a world war? Yes
No
15. Regarding the Balkan nations: Wars between Balkan nations have been going on for centuries and will likely continue as limited regional wars
Civil wars in the Balkans have been going on for centuries and will likely continue
16. It's difficult to consider the world safe today since so many nations, rebels and tyrants have nuclear weapons. Agree
Disagree
17. A major global war will involve unconventional weaponry and multiple attacks against major financial centers. Agree
Disagree
18. The next major global war will not involve nuclear weapons. Agree
Disagree
19. The next major global war will be fought against ideological zealots. Agree
Disagree
20. Some trouble spots to watch for the start of nuclear war include: India vs. Pakistan
North Korea vs. South Korea
China vs. Taiwan
Major financial centers
Russia vs. a break-away republic
Major population centers
21. Nuclear weapons will be used in a military confrontation somewhere within the next five years. Agree
Disagree
22. A nuclear war would be regional and would not become WWIII. Agree
Disagree
23. Is the United Nations potent enough to control, intercede in, and stave off WWIII? Agree
Disagree
24. I am: Female
Male
25. My age group is: Under 20
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 & older

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