Green says we're safer;Public says, no we're not

Rep. Mark Green, founder of the Victory in Iraq caucus in Congress and still a true believer, used the Sept. 11 anniversary to again make the case for the war, saying in a statement that "the world is a safer place because of our efforts."

The American public doesn't think so. A CBS News poll taken Aug. 29-31 asked:

"In the four years since the attacks of September 11th 2001, do you think the threat of terrorism against the U.S. has increased, decreased, or has it stayed about the same?"

Thirty per cent said the threat has increased, 18% think it has decreased, and 49% say it has stayed the same.