VAR CF0811 7PT URBAN UNREST SCALE COLUMNS 517 - 517 NUMERIC MD EQ 0 OR GE 9 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 yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R) ------------------------------------------------------------------- USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B. In 1968, in contrast to other years, R placed self on this scale after (not before) other political objects were placed. 1. Solve problems of poverty and unemployment 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Use all available force 9. DK; haven't thought much about it 0. NA; INAP, no post IW (1968,1972,1976); form I or III (1972); short form or Spanish language (1992); question not used 1968: 464 1970: 85(type 0) 1972: 670 1974: 2273 1976: 3767 1992: 3746 ==============================