Here are some pairs of statements that will tell us how you feel about a number of things. Please say whether the FIRST statement OR SECOND statement comes closer to your views -- even if neither is exactly right.

	Government is almost always wasteful and inefficient OR Government often does a better job than people give it credit for
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	Government regulation of business is necessary to protect the public interest OR Government regulation of business usually does more harm than good
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	Poor people today have it easy because they can get government benefits without doing anything in return OR Poor people have hard lives because government benefits don't go far enough to help them live decently
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	The government should do more to help needy Americans, even if it means going deeper into debt OR The government today can't afford to do much more to help the needy
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	The position of blacks in American society has improved in recent years OR There hasn't been much real progress for blacks in recent years
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	Racial discrimination is the main reason why many black people can't get ahead these days OR Blacks who can't get ahead in this country are mostly responsible for their own condition
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	Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents OR Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing, and health care
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	Other countries generally treat the United States about as fairly as we treat them OR Other countries often take unfair advantage of the United States
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	The best way to ensure peace is through military strength OR Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace
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	We should all be willing to fight for our country, whether it is right or wrong OR It's acceptable to refuse to fight in a war you believe is morally wrong
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	Most people who want to get ahead can make if they're willing to work hard OR Hard work and determination are no guarantee success for most people
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	Success in life is pretty much determined by forces outside of our control OR Everyone has it in their own power to succeed
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	Too much power is concentrated in the hands of a few large companies OR The largest companies do NOT have too much power
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	Business corporations make too much profit OR Most corporations make a fair and reasonable amount of profit
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	Elected officials in Washington lose touch with the people pretty quickly OR Elected officials in Washington try hard to stay in touch with voters back home
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	Most elected officials care what people like me think OR Most elected officials don't care what people like me think
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	This country should do whatever it takes to protect the environment OR This country has gone too far in its efforts to protect the environment
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	Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy OR Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
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	There are no real limits to growth in this country today OR People in this country should learn to live with less
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	As Americans, we can always find ways to solve our problems and get what we want OR This country can't solve many of its important problems
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	Homosexuality is a way of life that should be accepted by society OR Homosexuality is a way of life that should be discouraged by society
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	Books that contain dangerous ideas should be banned from public school libraries OR Public school libraries should be allowed to carry any books they want
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	Religion is a very important part of my life OR Religion is not that important to me
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	We will all be called before God on Judgment Day to answer for our sins OR I don't believe we will have to answer for our sins on Judgment Day
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	I'm generally satisfied with the way things are going for me financially OR I'm not very satisfied with my financial situation
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	I often don't have enough money to make ends meet OR Paying the bills is generally not a problem for me
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	Some people seem to follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, whether there's an election or not. Others aren't that interested. Would you say you follow what's going on in government and public affairs...
	Most of the time Some of the time Only now and then Hardly at all
	In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent?
	Republican Democrat Independent