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Adlai E. Stevenson’s policy on torture

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Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

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

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Adlai E. Stevenson voters

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.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “House Democrats called on President Obama to oppose the use of torture.” ‐thehill.com

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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

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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 12,479 voters that identify as Democratic.

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