After the killing of Usama bin Laden in Pakistan, few American voters believe that country is an ally of the United States in the war against terrorism. Moreover, most doubt Pakistan is worthy of continued U.S. foreign aid.
That’s according to a Fox News poll released Wednesday.
Nearly three out of four voters -- 73 percent -- say the United States should stop sending foreign aid until Pakistan demonstrates a deeper commitment to the war against terrorism. Some 19 percent would continue to provide funding.
Agreement is widespread, as majorities of Republicans (84 percent), Democrats (67 percent) and independents (66 percent), as well as both men (73 percent) and women (73 percent) say the U.S. should cut off funding to Pakistan.
Pakistan is one of the top recipients of U.S. aid worldwide. From 2005-2011, the U.S. provided over $16 billion in economic and military assistance to Pakistan.
With the discovery that bin Laden apparently had been living in Pakistan for years, the consensus is Pakistan is not a friend (74 percent). A small 16 percent minority of voters views Pakistan as a strong U.S. ally in the war against terrorism.
Democrats (22 percent) are almost twice as likely as Republicans (12 percent) and independents (12 percent) to consider Pakistan a strong ally.
The voters are starting to speak. I hope Washington DC Middle East , is about the “oil”. I am tired of watching my tax dollars go to causes, countries, and projects that make no sense. Congress is in the pocket of the oil companies. Pakistan
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