Kevin, I'm very much afraid that a substantial number- at least in the U.S.- do indeed think so.
By what twisted 'logic' they arrive at this conclusion, I'm at a loss to explain. Expect its the same lot that keep harping that the death penalty is a "deterrant" despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, and that stiff drug sentances are 'winning' the "War on Drugs"- the dismal failure of which "war" should be an instructive example for the future of Dubya's so-called "War on Terrorism".
I'm just hoping that once the cloud of testosterone dissapates, calmer heads will prevail.

Best, Greg