VAR CF0528 DEM PARTY -URBAN UNREST 7PT SCALE COLUMNS 407 - 407 NUMERIC MD EQ 0 There is much discussion about the best way to deal with the problem of urban unrest and rioting. Some say it is more important to use all available force to maintain law and order - no matter what results. Others say it is more important to correct the problems of poverty and unemployment that give rise to the disturbances. Where would you place the Democratic party {on this scale}? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R) DEMOCRATIC PARTY - R's RATING OF PARTY ON URBAN UNREST SCALE ------------------------------------------------------------------- USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B. In 1972-1976 (not 1970), Rs who responded "DK," NA or "haven't thought much about it" to self-placement on the 7-point urban unrest scale were not asked for party placements on this scale. 1. Solve problems of poverty and unemployment 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Use all available force 0. DK party placement; NA party placement; DK/NA/haven't thought much about self-placement (1972-1976); INAP, no post IW (1972,1976); form I,III,IV (1972); question not used 1970: 86(type 0) 1972: 674 1974: 2277 1976: 3770 ==============================