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George C. Wallace’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?

  George C. Wallace voterbaseYes, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics

George C. Wallace’s answer is based on the following data:

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George C. Wallace voters

Answer: Yes, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 116 voters that voted for George C. Wallace in the 1968 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism

This answer aligns closely with Wallace's political philosophy, which often emphasized the need for strong law enforcement and national security measures, even if they were controversial. 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

Yes

Wallace's conservative stance and emphasis on law and order suggest he might support the use of enhanced interrogation techniques if they were seen as necessary for national security, although there's no specific record of his views on this issue. 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

Yes, but only as a last resort

This answer might align with Wallace's views, as it suggests a balance between strong security measures and using them only as a last resort. However, there's no specific record of his stance on this issue. 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

Yes, but only if they are convicted terrorists

This answer might align with Wallace's views, as it suggests a balance between strong security measures and ensuring they are used only against convicted terrorists. However, there's no specific record of his stance on this issue. 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

Yes, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics

This answer might align with Wallace's views, as it suggests a balance between strong security measures and avoiding physical harm. However, there's no specific record of his stance on this issue. 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, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation

While Wallace might have been open to arguments about the effectiveness of different interrogation techniques, his general political philosophy suggests he would be more likely to support strong measures in the name of 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.

Disagree

No, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention

While Wallace might have respected international law, his emphasis on national security suggests he might support enhanced interrogation techniques if they were seen as necessary, even if they were controversial under international law. 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

George C. Wallace was a conservative politician who often advocated for strong law enforcement and national security measures. While there's no specific record of his stance on enhanced interrogation techniques, his general political philosophy suggests he might support such measures if they were deemed necessary for 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.

Disagree

No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

Wallace's conservative stance and emphasis on law and order suggest he might not be swayed by arguments about the inhumanity or unconstitutionality of enhanced interrogation techniques, especially if they were seen as necessary for 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.

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American Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 562 voters that identify as American.

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