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Attack, the best form of defence?

War with Lebanon Nearly two thirds of you disagreed with the Israeli government and their military action in Lebanon, with only 12% thinking they were right to attack. As for Hezbollah, just 3% of you think they are a legitimate political party inside Lebanon, with 44% believing them to be part political party and part terrorist organisation.


Plane sailing?

Airport delaysThe strict hand baggage controls caused after the thwarted aeroplane terrorist attacks in the UK was a justifiable response. 74% of you believed that the delays and chaos caused was not too drastic. The majority of you thankfully were not affected, with only 13% suffering at the airports. Most managed to get to your destination in the end, but an unlucky 1% of you had to cancel completely.

 

Shaken not stirred

James Bond Is British intelligence the best in the world? Are they up to such a standard to prevent further terrorist attacks? Well your opinion is split on the issue, with just 35% buying into the James Bond competence. Slightly more (44%) believe British Intelligence to be ill equipped to prevent further attacks.

 

 

He who dares wins

British troops Our troops have been fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan now for a number of years. Is the government taking care of them? Well, 76% of you believe not, as they do not have enough / right kind of equipment.





Pollution on credit

You seem to be split on the introduction of carbon credits. 45% think it's a good way for those who are creating greater damage to our environment to pay more. But 39% think it to be a bad idea, what are we to be charged for next - fresh air!


I love Kyoto

On ya bike Dave

Wind farmsDavid Cameron has stated that he will install a wind turbine at home and 26% of you would follow his example. But just over a quarter of you believe that we alone should not be responsible and say the government should be investing more in efficient fuels for the future.

 

Cheque-in out

Signing a cheque Are cheque books still handy? Well, 63% of you still use yours and wouldn't want them to be phased out completely. The majority of you who still use them do so when paying for certain items, but only 4% use them on a regular basis.