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VCF0528 Democratic Party Placement: Urban Unrest Scale

QUESTION:
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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)

VALID_CODES:
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1.  Solve problems of poverty and unemployment
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.  Use all available force

MISSING_CODES:
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8.  DK party placement
0.  NA party placement; DK/NA/haven't thought much 
    about self-placement (1972,1976); no Post IW; form
    I,III,IV (1972)
Inap. question not used

NOTES:
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GENERAL NOTE:
In 1972-1976, Rs who responded "DK," NA or "haven't thought much about 
it" for self-placement were not asked for party placements on this 
scale.

WEIGHT:
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VCF0009/VCF0009a

TYPE:
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Numeric  Dec 0

SOURCE_VARS:
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1970:  700086(type 0) 
1972:  720674 
1974:  742277  
1976:  763770


Walter Mebane 2005-11-03