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As a general principle, what do you think about the US government making efforts to improve health for people in developing countries? Do you think:
Improving the health of mothers and children in poor countries
Helping poor countries provide family planning and reproductive health services to their citizens
Supporting international programs to reduce tobacco use in poor countries
Financing the strengthening of overall health systems, such as the training and employment of health care workers in poor countries
Conducting basic research on diseases, such as malaria and tuberculosis, that primarily affect poor countries
Contributing to the work of the World Health Organization, which monitors and seeks to deal with diseases worldwide
Supporting programs to reduce death and disability from chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes, which affect poor as well as rich countries
Here are two statements about foreign aid. Please tell me which one you agree with more.
Thinking about the amount of aid that the US gives to less developed countries as a percentage of its gross domestic product, how do you think this compares with the percentage that the other industrialized countries give? Do you think the US gives:
Do you think that the amount of foreign aid that the US gives less developed countries, as a percentage of its gross domestic product, should be:
Global health programs express Americans' key values--compassion, generosity, and a desire to share knowledge that betters people's lives.
These programs are important for the health of Americans as well as people abroad. Dangerous diseases such as SARS, avian (bird) flu, and others can spread to the US or threaten Americans when traveling.
These programs strengthen the image of the US as a positive influence in the world, which makes cooperation between the US and other countries easier.
These programs help people in poor countries be more productive and grow economically. This gives people a chance to thrive, and thus promotes global prosperity.
Because the world is so interconnected now through increased travel and trade in food products, we need to think of health as a global problem requiring a cooperative global response.
[For programs that fight specific diseases] If you were asked to distribute $100 of aid money to these kinds of programs, how much would you devote to each?
[For programs to help poor countries build up their overall health systems] If you were asked to distribute $100 of aid money to these kinds of programs, how much would you devote to each?
Do you think this new proposal on visas is a good idea or a bad idea?
Do you think the US should or should not join these countries and also charge a tax of one to two dollars on international flights to support the UN effort to provide these drugs?
Do you think the US should or should not join these countries and also charge a tax of five dollars on international flights to support the UN effort to provide these drugs?
Do you think the US government should or should not participate in such a program?
Q21-Cuba1: Would you say Cuba represents:
Q22-Cuba2: After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, US ended diplomatic relations, imposed a trade embargo, and prohibited Americans from travelling to Cuba. What effect do you think this has had on the Castro government? Has it:
Q23-Cuba3: Fidel Castro has become ill and has been replaced by his brother Raul Castro as head of Cuba's government. Which position is closer to yours:
Q24-Cuba4: Do you think it would be a good idea or a bad idea for US government leaders to be ready to meet with Cuban leaders?
Q25-Cuba5: Do you favor or oppose re-establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba?
Q26-Cuba6: Do you think the United States should continue the trade embargo with Cuba or should the United States end the trade embargo and permit normal trade with Cuba?
Q27-Cuba7: Obama administration recently relaxed US rules so that it is now less difficult for Cuban-Americans to visit their Cuban relatives. Do you approve or disapprove of this step?
Q28-Cuba8: Do you think, in general, Americans:
Q29-Cuba9: If there is increasing travel and trade between Cuba and the US, do you think it is more likely that this will:
Q30-Cuba10: If US were to relax its restrictions on trade and travel w/Cuba, what effect do you think this would have on America's image in world:
Q31-IPC1: How closely are you following news about recent efforts to restart peace process between Israel and Palestinians?
Q32-IPC2: How high a priority is it for US to make efforts to resolve conflict between Israel and Palestinians?
Q33a-IPC3a: In conflict between Israel and Palestinians, how much sympathy do you have for: [Israelis]
Q33b-IPC3b: In conflict between Israel and Palestinians, how much sympathy do you have for: [Palestinians]
Q34-IPC4: Do you think it is all right for Israel to build settlements in Palestinian Territories, or do you think they should not?
Q35-IPC5: UN resolutions 242 and 338...Thus, for Israel to build new settlements in these areas is illegal under international law.
Q36-IPC6: Israel has a right to build settlements in West Bank because Jews have lived in these areas for centuries and have legitimate historical claims to property there.
Q37-IPC7: Do you think it is all right for Israel to build settlements in Palestinian Territories, or do you think they should not?
Do you favor or oppose the US government giving subsidies to small farmers, who work farms less than 500 acres?
Do you favor or oppose the US government giving subsidies to small farmers:
Do you favor or oppose the US government giving subsidies to large farming businesses?
Do you favor or oppose the US government giving subsidies to large farming businesses:
What religion do you follow?
Would you describe yourself as a 'born-again' or evangelical?
Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a:
Do you think of yourself as closer to the:
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