"A Clear And Present Danger"

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--Reported by Matthew Cooper, John F. Dickerson, Viveca Novak, Mark Thompson, Karen Tumulty and Douglas Waller/Washington, Alison Jones/Durham and Timothy Roche/Atlanta [BOX]

TIME/CNN POLL Still recovering from Sept. 11, Americans grapple with their fears, bolster their defenses and feel how their world has changed

THE MOOD

--Do you approve of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as President?

Approve 84% Disapprove 11% Not sure 5%

--Do you think everyday life in your community has returned to normal since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?

Has returned to normal 60% Has not returned to normal 38%

MILITARY RESPONSE

--Do you favor or oppose the use of U.S. ground troops in Afghanistan?

Favor 64% Oppose 28%

--If the U.S. does go to war in Afghanistan, which of the following is the most likely outcome?

A long war with many casualties, ending in a U.S. victory 56% A quick U.S. victory with few casualties 23% An eventual withdrawal by the U.S. without victory 10%

BRACED FOR ATTACK

--How likely do you think it is that an act of terrorism will occur somewhere in the U.S. in the next 12 months?

Very likely 40% Somewhat likely 41% Not very likely 14% Not at all likely 3%

--If the U.S. takes military action against Afghanistan, do you think that it will make another terrorist attack on the U.S. in the next 12 months more likely?

Yes 63% No 33%

--Is each of the following likely to occur in the U.S. in the next 12 months?

A terrorist attack using a bomb carried on a car or truck 76% A terrorist attack using biological or chemical weapons 53% A terrorist attack using nuclear weapons 23% Another airplane attack like the one on Sept. 11 19%

--If terrorists do attack the U.S. again, do you think your town or city could be a target?

Yes 37% No 62%

--If terrorists were to target your town or city, do you think your local police force in prepared to prevent such an attack?

Yes 23% No 73%

CHANGES IN ATTITUDE

--Would you favor or oppose the government doing each of the following as a way to prevent terrorist attacks in the U.S.?

Allow law-enforcement officials to wire-tap phone conversations of suspected terrorists without obtaining permission from the courts

Favor 68% Oppose 29%

Allow law enforcement to hold people suspected of links to terrorist organizations in jail without bail for an unlimited amount of time

[Favor] 59% [Oppose] 38%

Allow law-enforcement officials to intercept e-mail messages sent by anyone in the U.S. and scan them for suspicious words or phrases

[Favor] 55% [Oppose] 42%

Require everyone in the U.S. to carry an identification card issued by the Federal Government

[Favor] 57% [Oppose] 41%

Require U.S. citizens of Arab descent to carry an identification card issued by the Federal Government

[Favor] 49% [Oppose] 49%