Thread: New poll for 5/24 Sandiego Online

http://www.signonsandiego.com/more/poll/

May 24, 2006

With some Americans saying immigration is one of the nation's most pressing problems, Congress is in the middle of an intense debate over how to control our borders and what to do about immigrants already here illegally. Many of the issues related to immigration are divisive, and some fear Congress will address only the easy questions, specifically increasing border enforcement. Here is your chance to record your opinion on immigration related issues.

Results
Illegal immigration is one of the nation's most serious problems.
Yes

81.5% (65
No

18.5% (149)


The best way to solve the illegal immigration problem is (pick one):
Increased border security

5.8% (47)
Increased employer sanctions

10.9% (8
Apprehend and deport the estimated 12 million immigrants already here illegally

20.9% (169)
A combination of increased border security and employee sanctions

62.3% (503)


The president should deploy the National Guard or active military along the border only in support roles to aid the Border Patrol.
Yes

39.7% (320)
No

60.3% (487)


The president should deploy the National Guard or active military along the border in a law enforcement capacity, not just support roles.
Yes

71.5% (577)
No

28.5% (230)


Immigrants in this nation illegally have lived productive lives and should be allowed a chance to earn citizenship if certain criteria are met.
Yes

34.4% (27
No

65.6% (529)


Illegal immigrants cost American taxpayers money.
Yes

77.8% (62
Somewhat

12.6% (102)
No

9.5% (77)


Illegal immigrants contribute to our economy.
Yes

23.7% (191)
Somewhat

35.7% (28
No

40.6% (32

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Illegal immigration is one of the nation's most serious problems.
Yes

87.2% (1320)
No

12.8% (193)


The best way to solve the illegal immigration problem is (pick one):
Increased border security

6.9% (104)
Increased employer sanctions

9.0% (136)
Apprehend and deport the estimated 12 million immigrants already here illegally

26.6% (403)
A combination of increased border security and employee sanctions

57.5% (870)


The president should deploy the National Guard or active military along the border only in support roles to aid the Border Patrol.
Yes

36.2% (547)
No

63.8% (966)


The president should deploy the National Guard or active military along the border in a law enforcement capacity, not just support roles.
Yes

79.4% (1202)
No

20.6% (311)


Immigrants in this nation illegally have lived productive lives and should be allowed a chance to earn citizenship if certain criteria are met.
Yes

24.3% (367)
No

75.7% (1146)


Illegal immigrants cost American taxpayers money.
Yes

84.9% (1284)
Somewhat

8.2% (124)
No

6.9% (105)


Illegal immigrants contribute to our economy.
Yes

15.9% (241)
Somewhat

28.4% (429)
No

55.7% (843)



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Results
Illegal immigration is one of the nation's most serious problems.
Yes
87.3% (1336)
No
12.7% (194)

The best way to solve the illegal immigration problem is (pick one):
Increased border security
6.8% (104)
Increased employer sanctions
9.0% (137)
Apprehend and deport the estimated 12 million immigrants already here illegally
26.7% (409)
A combination of increased border security and employee sanctions
57.5% (880)

The president should deploy the National Guard or active military along the border only in support roles to aid the Border Patrol.
Yes
35.8% (54
No
64.2% (982)

The president should deploy the National Guard or active military along the border in a law enforcement capacity, not just support roles.
Yes
79.5% (1217)
No
20.5% (313)

Immigrants in this nation illegally have lived productive lives and should be allowed a chance to earn citizenship if certain criteria are met.
Yes
24.1% (36
No
75.9% (1162)

Illegal immigrants cost American taxpayers money.
Yes
85.0% (1301)
Somewhat
8.1% (124)
No
6.9% (105)

Illegal immigrants contribute to our economy.
Yes
15.8% (242)
Somewhat
28.3% (433)
No
55.9% (855)