Sources:  Reuters  

Monday March 27 5:01 PM ET

Breakdown of the Family Cited As Top Problem

UTICA, N.Y. (Reuters/Zogby) - Americans appear to be more concerned with the decay of the nation's social fabric than about the threat of violence, according to a recent Zogby poll.

In an American Values poll of 1,028 adults nationwide, 46.7% felt that the breakdown of the family institution was a more pressing issue for the country in the next few years than the threat of terrorism on U. S. soil, Chinese aggression, or even the availability of guns.

The problem cited next most frequently was terrorism on U. S. soil (16.2%), followed by the availability of guns (14.1%), and Chinese aggression (10.9%).

An additional 6.9% identified an issue other than those listed as options, and 5.2% were not sure.

Over 55% of Republican respondents said that erosion of the family structure was the top problem facing the country. More than a third of Democrats agreed, but a large number also thought that terrorism or firearm issues should be considered the top concern.

What we asked:

``Which of the following do you think will be the most important problem facing the nation in the next few years: availability of guns, terrorism on U. S. soil, breakdown of the family institution, Chinese aggression toward Taiwan/Panama, or other?''

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