Keith Willshaw wrote:

Which is ironic given the opinion poll published by the BBC which
shows that more IRAQI's are in favor of the invasion than
opposed it and 70% thought things would be better as a result.

Is this the same poll as the ABC effort announced this
morning?

I'm always leery of polls, especially in such a tumbled
up place as Iraq right now. But it is an interesting
result.

While Iraqis aren't exactly thrilled about being occupied,
they definitely prefer the coalition stay rather than
leave right now. Iraqis are extremely optimistic about
the future. As you report, 70% think things will be
better next year, and most feel they are better off now
than under Saddam.

Despite the generally negative reports from the news
media (who got killed, what got blown up), water and
electricity is better now than under Saddam, more choices
in the markets, and personal income is up.

A long way yet to go, but at least things seem to be
going in the right direction, albeit slowly.


SMH