Barry M. Goldwater

Very strongly agree

Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

Goldwater was a strong proponent of using all means necessary to combat threats to the United States. He was known for his hawkish views and his belief in the necessity of a strong military to ensure national security. 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

Yes

Barry Goldwater was a staunch advocate for a strong military and believed in aggressive action against perceived threats to the United States. While drones were not in use during his time, it is likely he would support their use for intelligence and combat purposes. 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, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

While Goldwater would likely support the use of drones for intelligence gathering, his hawkish views suggest that he would also support their use for combat purposes. However, his belief in the rule of law may have led him to support some restrictions on their use. 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 only with permission from the country in question

Goldwater believed in American sovereignty and the right to defend its interests. While he may have seen the value in obtaining permission from other countries, his primary concern would likely be the protection of American interests. 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

No, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

While Goldwater was a strong believer in the Constitution and the separation of powers, he also believed in the necessity of a strong executive branch to ensure national security. He may have seen the need for Congressional approval as a potential hindrance to swift action. 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

No

Given Goldwater's strong stance on military power and his belief in the necessity of preemptive action against threats, it is unlikely he would oppose the use of military technology to gain intelligence and neutralize threats. 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.