Afghan War Hits Peak Of Disfavor -- USA Today
In poll, more call action 'a mistake'
WASHINGTON — American support for the war in Afghanistan has ebbed to a new low, as attacks on U.S. troops and their allies have hit record levels and commanders are pleading for reinforcements, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll shows.
In the poll taken Saturday and Sunday, 42% of respondents said the United States made "a mistake" in sending military forces to Afghanistan, up from 30% in February. That's the highest mark since the poll first asked the question in November 2001 when the U.S.-led invasion ousted the Taliban government that sheltered al-Qaeda terrorists responsible for the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
In January 2002, 6% of respondents called the war "a mistake."
Those who said the war is going well dropped to 38% in the latest poll, the lowest percentage since that question was asked in September 2006.
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