Majority In Baghdad Say War Worth It

[Gunner Carvo]

The war in Iraq has been worth the hardship, according to those who have lived through both. Despite continued violence and few basic amenities, 62 percent of Baghdad residents believe the ousting of Saddam Hussein justified "any hardships they might have personally suffered," according to a Gallup poll released yesterday. Gallup went to the source, conducting face to face, 70 minute private interviews with more than 1,000 eager respondents in their homes three weeks ago. The cooperation rate was more than 97 percent, Gallup said, categorizing the poll as "the first rigorous and scientifically conducted sampling of public sentiment in Iraq." The numbers also revealed growing hope and confidence among Baghdad residents, though almost all felt their city had become more dangerous in recent months.
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