 Published:
January 3, 2006
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Politics, Civilians and Policy
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1) How would you describe your political views?
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| Very conservative
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8% |
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| Conservative
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42% |
| Moderate
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33% |
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| Liberal
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6% |
| Very liberal
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1% |
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| Decline to answer
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10% |
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2) In politics today, do you consider yourself a:
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| Democrat
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13% |
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| Republican
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56% |
| Independent
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15% |
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| Libertarian
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2% |
| Other
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3% |
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| Decline to answer
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11% |
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3) How do you think each of these groups views the military?
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Civilians |
News media |
Politicians |
| Very favorable
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24% |
5% |
10% |
| Somewhat favorable
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58% |
33% |
53% |
| Somewhat unfavorable
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14% |
38% |
29% |
| Very unfavorable
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2% |
24% |
6% |
| No answer
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1% |
1% |
2% |
4) While in the military, have you ever been the victim of a sexual assault? |
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Women
respondents |
All respondents |
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| Yes |
14% |
2% |
| No |
83% |
97% |
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| Decline to answer |
3% |
1% |
5) While in the military, have you ever been the victim of sexual harassment?
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Women
respondents |
All respondents |
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| Yes |
41% |
8% |
| No |
56% |
91% |
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| Decline to answer |
3% |
1% |
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6) Do you think openly homosexual people should be allowed to serve in the military?
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| Yes |
27% |
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| No |
59% |
| Don't know/no answer |
14% |
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7) Some people think that by criticizing the military, news organizations weaken the country's defenses. Others think that such criticism helps keep our country militarily prepared. Which position is closest to your opinion?
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| Weakens defense |
62% |
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| Keeps nation prepared
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22% |
| Don't know/no answer
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16% |
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8) In general, do you think news organizations get the facts straight, or do you thnk their stories and reports are often inaccurate?
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| Get facts straight |
11% |
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| Stories often inaccurate |
81% |
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| Don't know/no answer |
7% |
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9) In your opinion, which is better -- that news coverage of the war on terrorism be pro-American or that the coverage be neutral?
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| Pro-American
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29% |
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| Neutral
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64% |
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| No opinion/no answer
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7% |
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10) Should the U.S. start drafting women into the military?
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| Yes, permanently
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9% |
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| Yes, temporarily
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10% |
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| No
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76% |
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| No opinion/no answer
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5% |
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11) Should the U.S. start drafting men into the military?
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| Yes, permanently
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15% |
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| Yes, temporarily
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13% |
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| No
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68% |
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| No opinion/no answer
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5% |
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12) If a draft were reinstated, what impact do you think it would have on the military? |
| It would have no impact
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3% |
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| Discipline would be harder to maintain
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57% |
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| The quality of service members would fall
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67% |
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| Civilian support for the military would rise
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10% |
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| The military would benefit from a broader range of people serving
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21% |
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13) Age:
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| 19 |
0% |
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| 20 |
0% |
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| 21 |
1% |
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| 22 |
1% |
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| 23 |
2% |
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| 24 |
2% |
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| 25 |
2% |
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| 26 |
3% |
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| 27 |
4% |
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| 28 |
3% |
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| 29 |
4% |
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| 30 |
3% |
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| 31 |
3% |
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| 32 |
3% |
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| 33 |
3% |
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| 34 |
5% |
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| 35 |
5% |
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| 36 |
3% |
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| 37 |
5% |
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| 38 |
5% |
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| 39 |
5% |
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| 40 |
5% |
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| 41 |
3% |
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| 42 |
3% |
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| 43 |
3% |
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| 44 |
3% |
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| 45 |
2% |
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| 46 |
2% |
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| 47 |
2% |
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| 48 |
2% |
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| 49 |
2% |
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| 50 |
1% |
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| 51 |
1% |
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| 52 |
1% |
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| 53 |
1% |
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| 54 |
1% |
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| 55 |
0% |
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| 56 |
0% |
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| 57 |
0% |
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| 58 |
1% |
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| 59 |
0% |
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| 60 |
0% |
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| 61 |
0% |
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| 62 |
0% |
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| No answer |
2% |
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14) Gender:
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| Male |
87% |
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| Female |
12% |
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| No answer |
1% |
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15) Are you currently married?
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| Yes |
86% |
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| No |
13% |
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| No answer |
0% |
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16) If you are married, does your spouse work outside the home?
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| Yes, part time |
20% |
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| Yes, full time |
40% |
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| No |
40% |
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| No answer |
1% |
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17) If you are married, is your spouse in the military?
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| Yes, active duty
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8% |
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| Yes, Guard or reserve
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3% |
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| Spouse is retired military
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4% |
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| No
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45% |
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| No answer
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1% |
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18) Have you ever been divorced?
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| No
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73% |
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| Once
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20% |
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| Twice
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6% |
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| Three times
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0% |
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| Four or more times
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0% |
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| No answer |
0% |
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19) When were you most recently divorced?
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Among respondents who have been divorced
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| Less than a year ago
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8% |
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| 1-2 years ago
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7% |
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| 3-4 years ago
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18% |
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| More than 4 years ago
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66% |
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| No response
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1% |
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15) Number of children: |
| None
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25% |
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| One |
18% |
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| Two |
33% |
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| Three |
15% |
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| Four or more |
9% |
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| No answer |
0% |
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16) Education: (highest earned)
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| High school |
7% |
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| Some college |
24% |
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| Associate degree |
12% |
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| B.A./B.S. |
25% |
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| M.A./M.S. |
24% |
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| Beyond master's |
8% |
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| No answer |
0% |
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17) Where do you live? |
| Barracks
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2% |
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| Other on-base housing
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31% |
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| Off-base civilian housing
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61% |
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| Off-base military housing
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3% |
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| None of the above/no answer
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3% |
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| No answer |
0% |
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