American politician and diplomat (1900–1965); 31st governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953.
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Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
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Updated 9hrs ago
Answer: No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment
Importance: Least Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 134 voters that voted for Adlai E. Stevenson in the 1956 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: No
Importance: Least Important
Reference: “House Democrats called on President Obama to oppose the use of torture.” ‐thehill.com
Very strongly agree
No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment
Stevenson's commitment to human rights, ethics, and the rule of law would likely lead him to agree with this statement. 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.
Very strongly agree
No, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation
Stevenson, as a proponent of effective diplomacy and negotiation, would likely agree with the assertion that torture is an ineffective form of interrogation. 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.
Very strongly agree
No, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention
Stevenson was a strong advocate for international law, and would likely strongly agree with the idea of strictly following the laws of the Geneva Convention. 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 agree
No
Adlai Stevenson was a strong advocate for human rights and international law. While he may not have explicitly addressed the issue of torture, his overall political philosophy suggests he would be opposed to such practices. 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, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics
While Stevenson might agree with the use of psychological tactics, he would likely still have reservations about any form of interrogation that could potentially infringe on human rights. 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 if they are convicted terrorists
Stevenson would likely disagree with this statement, as it still allows for the use of enhanced interrogation techniques. However, the condition of conviction might make this answer slightly more palatable to him. 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 as a last resort
While this answer suggests a more nuanced approach, Stevenson's commitment to human rights and international law would likely lead him to disagree with the use of enhanced interrogation techniques, even as a last resort. 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
Stevenson's commitment to human rights and international law would likely lead him to oppose the use of enhanced interrogation techniques. 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.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism
Stevenson's commitment to human rights and international law would likely lead him to strongly disagree with the idea of using any means necessary, including torture, to prevent terrorism. 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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Updated 19hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 12,479 voters that identify as Democratic.
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