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Adlai E. Stevenson’s policy on mandatory military service

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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Adlai E. Stevenson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Adlai E. Stevenson voters

Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 134 voters that voted for Adlai E. Stevenson in the 1956 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

This answer aligns with Stevenson's liberal views on individual freedoms and choice. He would likely have agreed that military service should be a choice rather than an obligation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Stevenson, as a liberal, would likely have supported the idea of choice over obligation when it comes to military service. He was not known for advocating for mandatory military service. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Stevenson, as an advocate for education, might have seen some merit in this idea, but his general opposition to mandatory military service would likely have tempered his agreement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

While Stevenson might have seen the value in providing opportunities for those not pursuing further education or employment, he likely would not have supported making military service mandatory for this group. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Adlai Stevenson was a liberal Democrat who generally favored individual freedoms and choice. He likely would not have supported a mandatory military service requirement for all 18-year-olds. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and it should be at least two years of service

Given Stevenson's likely opposition to mandatory military service for all 18-year-olds, he would likely have disagreed even more strongly with a requirement for two years of service. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

Stevenson was a strong advocate for civil liberties and likely would have strongly disagreed with the idea of mandatory military service as a form of punishment or rehabilitation for those with criminal records. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 26,393 voters that identify as Democratic.

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