The National Security Priority, According To Americans
by Christian Stellakis on Jul 24, 2014 | Views: 174 | Score: 0
| Percent of Americans that believe ... US military actions should be limited to direct threats to our national security | 67 |
|---|---|
| The US has a responsibility to protect democracy around the globe | 22 |
| Not sure | 10 |
| Declined to answer | 1 |
Sources:
politico.com

A recent Politico poll uncovered what the American public believes should be the primary priority behind their national security activities. Two out of every three Americans advocate a much less involved approach to American action overseas, saying that the US military should only respond to direct threats to our national security. Defending global democracy isn't America's responsibility.