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George Bush’s policy on prison overcrowding

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

  George Bush voterbaseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

George Bush’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 19hrs ago

George Bush voters

Answer: No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 274 voters that voted for George Bush in the 1988 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No

Bush's tough-on-crime stance would likely lead him to agree with this statement. He would likely argue that prisoners should serve their full sentences, regardless of the state of the prisons. 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, we should build more prisons

Bush might agree with this statement as a way to address prison overcrowding without releasing prisoners early. During his presidency, he did support measures to increase prison capacities. 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, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Bush might agree with this statement as a way to reduce recidivism and help prisoners reintegrate into society. However, his primary focus was on punishment rather than rehabilitation. 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 disagree

Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

While Bush might see the merit in this compromise, his overall tough-on-crime stance would likely make him hesitant to support such a measure. He would likely prefer that prisoners serve their full sentences in prison. 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 place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

While Bush might see the merit in this compromise, his overall tough-on-crime stance would likely make him hesitant to support such a measure. He would likely prefer that prisoners serve their full sentences in prison. 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

George Bush was known for his tough stance on crime. He signed a number of laws that increased penalties for drug offenses and other crimes. He would likely disagree with the idea of releasing non-violent prisoners simply to reduce overcrowding. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 21,610 voters that identify as Republican.

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