NYC: Terrorism Trials (Marist 11/16)
Emily Swanson | November 17, 2009
Marist
11/16/09; 602 adults, 4% margin of error
Mode: Live telephone interviews and automated phone
(Marist release)
New York City
Five alleged 9/11 attackers of the World Trade Center will be tried in federal court. Do you think it is a good idea or a bad idea to have this trial located in New York City?
45% Good idea, 41% Bad idea
Do you think having the trial in New York City will make the city more of a target for terrorism, less of a target for terrorism, or make no difference to how much New York City is seen as a target for terrorism?
40% More of a target, 7% Less of a target, 47% No difference
Are you confident or not confident New York City will be able to handle the potential security risks of such a trial?
67% Confident, 22% Not confident
If the trial is held in New York City will you feel more at risk for your personal safety, less at risk, or will it make no difference to how you feel about your personal safety?
34% More at risj, 8% Less at risk, 52% No difference
By Emily Swanson | November 17, 2009 12:05 PM | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBacks (0)
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Terrorists have been successfully tried in Federal court before.
Posted on November 17, 2009 12:35 PM
I am being totally serious when I say this, but I find this lack of wanting a trial by some to be very disturbing and frankly as un-american as it gets. I challenge anyone to explain to me the difference between what Timothy McViegh did in Oklahoma City vs. this? The fact the McVeigh was an american citizen is the only difference in my eyes. What he did was just as horrible as what any terrorist from the middle east has done. Yet he was tried, convicted, and put to death by the justice system. So why should it not be the same for these scumbags? We have courts and a judicial system for a reason...let them work and stop the nonsense.
Posted on November 17, 2009 8:22 PM
lat,
You don't see the difference between Tim McVeigh and an enemy combatant during a war? Really?
Can you give me a valid reason why you need to give someone who has nothing to do with the United States some of our rights? I can't.
THe only reason I can find for this to be a trial at all is just an excuse to prosecute Bush policies. It's crap and you know it.
BTW, totally biased polling questions. Using the "New York City" buzzword associated with terrorism to stimulate support.
Posted on November 19, 2009 8:30 AM
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