Most 'remain against Afghan war'

Source: BBC News

Most 'remain against Afghan war'

Page last updated at 01:20 GMT, Wednesday, 7 October 2009 02:20 UK

Most people in the UK continue to oppose Britain's military operations in Afghanistan, a BBC survey suggests.

Despite government efforts to make the case for its military strategy, there has been little change in support since an identical poll in 2006.

Of 1,010 people polled on the eighth anniversary of the start of operations, 56% were opposed, 37% in favour, 6% unsure and 1% refused to answer.

Three years ago 53% of those polled were opposed, and 31% were in favour.

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Half of all men surveyed said they were opposed to the conflict and 65% of women also expressed opposition.

Of the overall 56% of respondents against the operations, there were more opposed aged 65 and over than any other age group at 60%.

Among young adults aged 18 to 24 that figure fell to 53% - the least of any age group.

The survey comes at the same time as a BBC Radio 4 panel discussion on Afghanistan, due to be broadcast on Wednesday 7 October at 2000 BST.

In it, Lindsay German, convenor of the Stop the War Coalition, said the conflict was "mission impossible" and would prove to be an "unwinnable war".

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8292771.stm

Anyone have an idea about that?

Plus when we're young we have a sense of immortality. I used to be a true adrenalin junkie, but as I grow older, I'm less likely to push the limits - even in sports.

There's no "reset button" that we can hit after being mortally injured. :nuke:

I would be less suspicious if I were young (<30 y.o.) also ... it seems UNREAL that we could be harmed and/or die in war.

*Pulls out Red Pen*

Government Continues to ignore the People, Best interests of country, and do whatever the fuck it wants.

There. MUCH Better.

If you are suggesting that the above assertion is wrong, then we will just have to agree to disagree.

And I will continue to shed light on that assertion, whenever I feel like it.

And you will deal with it.

Or not.

I don't really care either way. :hi: