Tuesday, September 9, 2014

NBC News/WSJ Poll: U.S. Fear of Terror Attack Soars To 9/11 High


ISIS Threat: Fear of Terror Attack Soars to 9/11 High, NBC News/WSJ Poll Finds -- NBC

The nation is on edge in the wake of brutal beheadings of journalists by Islamic extremists — with more Americans saying the United States is less safe now than at any point since 9/11, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll shows.

The exclusive poll reveals that 47% of Americans believe the country is less safe now than before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. That’s a significant increase from even a year after the twin towers fell when in September 2002 just 20% of the country said the nation was less safe. The level of fear across America also is up substantially from last year when 28% felt the same way.

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My Comment: The American public is getting nervous .... hence tomorrow's Presidential speech during prime time on how the U.S. will respond to the Islamic State.

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