In our own day, what freedoms are people willing to sacrifice for greater security - especially in light of the attacks of September 11, 2001?
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30% favor making it easier for legal authorities to access private communications such as mail, e-mail and telephone conversations.
71% favor requiring national identification cards containing fingerprint or citizenship information for all U.S. residents.
77% favor requiring smallpox vaccinations for all U.S. residents.
"The urge to strengthen government in a time of danger has been around a long time. The American people have, with important historical exceptions, done a good job of balancing individual liberties with the need to protect society," said MIPT Deputy Director Donald R. Hamilton. "Some restrictions placed on individuals have been temporary and some have been permanent. The good sense of the American people about how to balance freedom and security has proven durable over the long haul