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Mon Mar 22 12:14:38 1982
Poll Finds Skepticism Over Space Program
>From the NYT, Sunday March 21, pg 28:
"Although half the American public is 'excited' about tomorrow's
planned launching of the space shuttle, far more people believe that too
much is being spent on space exploration than believe too little is being
spent, according to the latest NYT/CBS Poll.
Rspondents were asked 'Are you excited when you see a space launch,
or don't you care all that much about it?' 51% of the 1,545 adults questioned
in the March 11-15 telephone poll said they were excited, while 46% said they
did not care very much. People with high incomes, college graduates and
Westerners were most interested.
But when it came to spending, 42% of the respondents said too much
was being spent; 18% said it was too little, and 27% said it was ' the right
amount'. The others had no opinion.
While 60% of those who said they were not interested believed too much
was being spent, only 29% of those who said they were excited by a launching
said expenditures were too low."
Looks grim. I guess if you're a laid off steel worker, it seems a
waste of money. I wish they had given more detailed figures; anybody know
more detailed ones? Also, I seem to remember a poll a year or so ago where
the people who thought we were spening too much were in a clear majority.
Anyone remember any details? I hope this doesn't continue.
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