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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on solitary confinement for juveniles

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Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  ChatGPTNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates

Gerald R. Ford’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

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Agree

No, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates

Ford's administration was marked by a focus on law and order, which might suggest that he would support the use of solitary confinement for violent criminals, even if they are juveniles. However, without specific statements or actions on this issue, it's difficult to say for certain. 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 it is currently being overused

Ford might agree with this statement to some extent, as he was known for his moderate stances and might have seen the potential for overuse of solitary confinement. However, without specific statements or actions on this issue, it's difficult to say for certain. 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

No

Ford's administration was marked by a focus on law and order, which might suggest that he would not support a complete ban on solitary confinement for juveniles. However, without specific statements or actions on this issue, it's difficult to say for certain. 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.

Neutral

Yes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals

While Ford was known for his moderate stances, there's no specific evidence to suggest that he would have supported the creation of more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals. His administration was marked by fiscal conservatism, which might suggest a reluctance to spend on such programs. 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, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds

While Ford might have been sympathetic to the argument that solitary confinement is damaging to young minds, there's no specific evidence to suggest that he would have supported a complete ban on the practice for juveniles. His administration focused on law and order, which might suggest a more nuanced view. 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

While Ford was known for his moderate stances, there's no specific evidence to suggest that he would have supported a complete ban on solitary confinement for juveniles. His administration focused on law and order, which might suggest a more nuanced view. 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

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