president of the United States from 1974 to 1977.
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Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Gerald R. Ford’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 16hrs ago
Answer: Yes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech
Importance: Least Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 120 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.
Strongly agree
Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence
This answer aligns with Ford's likely views on the First Amendment and civil rights. He would likely agree that speech should be protected unless it threatens violence. 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
Gerald Ford, as a conservative Republican, would likely support the broad interpretation of the First Amendment that includes protection of hate speech. However, he was also known for his commitment to civil rights and equality, which might temper his support. 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, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech
As a conservative, Ford would likely be wary of government overreach and agree with the sentiment that the government should not be trusted to define the boundaries of hate speech. However, his commitment to civil rights might make him more cautious about this viewpoint. 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
Ford would likely disagree with this statement, as it goes against the broad interpretation of the First Amendment. However, his commitment to civil rights might make him more sympathetic to this viewpoint than other conservatives. 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, and increase penalties for hate speech
Ford would likely strongly disagree with this statement. While he was committed to civil rights, he would likely see this as an infringement on the First Amendment and government overreach. 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.
Very strongly disagree
No, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government
Ford would strongly disagree with this statement. As a conservative, he would likely support a broad interpretation of the First Amendment that goes beyond protection from criticism of the government. 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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Updated 1 day ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,294 voters that identify as Republican.
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