US military more popular in Afghanistan...

[saintjohn]

...than here in the US:

A new WorldPublicOpinion.org poll of the Afghan public finds an overwhelming majority opposes al-Qaeda and the Taliban, endorses the overthrow of the Taliban and approves of the US military presence in Afghanistan.

The numbers:

This general support for US military presence and for the overthrow of the Taliban government is also reflected in some of the most positive ratings of the United States found in the world. Eighty-one percent said that they have a favorable view of the US (40% very favorable), with just 16% giving an unfavorable rating. In the war zone, one in four (26%) had an unfavorable view of the US, but 73% were favorable.

Also:

Afghans also seem to be accepting of having women in the Afghan Parliament. Respondents were asked, “As you may know, some seats in Parliament are reserved for women representatives. Do you think this is a good idea or not a good idea?” A robust 82% said they think it is a good idea, with just 13% saying it is a bad idea. Among male respondents, 77% approved.

http://65.109.167.118/pipa/articles/...5&lb=hmpg1

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