From a research point of view, what is the problem with the question, "Do you think that the government should spend less for defense and more for health care?"
A) Most people will have no opinion on these issues.
B) The question may spark an emotional response.
C) Two different questions are being asked, so that a simple "yes" or "no" will distort the subject's actual opinion.
D) The question asks for a personal opinion, which involves a value judgment.

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The question is presenting two different issues and asking for a single response, potentially distorting the subject's actual opinion. It would be better to ask separate questions about defense spending and healthcare spending to get a more accurate understanding of the subject's views on each issue.

From a Research Point of View, What Is the Problem