Majority Opinions On Syria

according to Pew Research Center. Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2013. N=1,000 adults nationwide

oppose the U.S. conducting military airstrikes against Syria 48%

think U.S. airstrikes in Syria are likely to lead to a long-term U.S. military commitment 61%

think U.S. airstrikes in Syria are likely to create a backlash against the U.S. and its allies in the region 74%

think U.S. airstrikes in Syria are not likely to be effective in discouraging the use of chemical weapons 51%

U.S. should first get a United Nations resolution to use force before taking military action against Syria 59%

there is clear evidence that the Syrian government used chemical weapons against civilians 53%