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Barry M. Goldwater’s policies on criminal issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates


Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only for drug dealers, not users