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19.09.06, 20:46
IRAQ POLL:
Kurds Grateful for U.S. Support
A delegation of Iraqi Kurdish officials is currently traveling through the
United States right now. The mission is to build upon the great friendship
between the Kurdish people and the United States of America.
Most specifically, the people of Iraqi Kurdistan wish to invite American
businesses to come and help invest in the rebuilding of Kurdistan. It's a win
for the people of Iraqi Kurdistan to have help in building a brighter future,
and it's a win for American businesses seeking promising new opportunities.
We have launched an advertising campaign called "The Other Iraq" because
there is a story to be told about Iraqi Kurdistan that most Americans have
not heard. We hope you've taken a moment to watch not just our television
ads - but the documentaries that tell the full story at
www.TheOtherIraq.com
In fact, a poll taken earlier this year provided results that will likely
surprise you. We hope you will review these results, and share them with
others. And if possible, we'd like to hear from you about your feedback on
our public relations campaign for "The Other Iraq" in the U.S.
If you, or someone you know of, can help play a role in the rebuilding of our
region's future, or wish to learn more information on investment or business
opportunities, please email us at info@theotheriraq.com
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The following poll was conducted by WorldPublicOpinion.org and their Program
on International Policy Attitudes. The poll was fielded by KA Research
Limited/D3 Systems and was conducted among 1,150 Iraqis. The views of Iraqi
Kurds in particular are highlighted below
>>> Thinking about any hardships you might have suffered since the US-Britain
invasion, do you personally think that ousting Saddam Hussein was worth it or
not?
Iraqi Kurds: 91% said it was WORTH IT.
>>> Do you think that Iraq today is generally headed in the right direction
or the wrong direction?
Iraqi Kurds: 76% said RIGHT DIRECTION.
>>> Do you think that the government to be established by the newly-elected
parliament will or will not be the legitimate representative of the Iraqi
people?
Iraqi Kurds: 81% said WILL BE.
Despite a "negative" bias in some of the questions, Iraqi Kurds remained
optimistic and resolute in supporting a better future for their country and
their people and resisted attempts to "bash" the United States.
>>> It is offensive to me to have foreign forces in my country?
Iraqi Kurds: 0% said it was offensive.
>>> Do you approve of the U.S. being involved in Iraq - assisting with the
economic development of Iraq?
Iraqi Kurds: 87% APPROVE of U.S. involvement.
>>> Do you approve of the U.S. being involved in Iraq - assisting with the
development of Iraq's oil industry?
Iraqi Kurds: 87% APPROVE of U.S. involvement.
>>> Do you approve of the U.S. being involved in Iraq - training Iraqi
security forces?
Iraqi Kurds: 96% APPROVE of U.S. involvement