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Harry S. Truman’s policy on prison overcrowding

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

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Harry S. Truman voters

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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 265 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

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

Truman would likely strongly agree with this answer. He was a strong advocate for education and believed in giving people the tools to improve their lives. He would likely see education and skill building services for prisoners as a way to reduce recidivism and help them reintegrate into society. 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 they must perform community service on a daily basis

Truman might agree with this answer, as it aligns with his belief in rehabilitation and social justice. He might see community service as a way for non-violent prisoners to give back to society and reintegrate. 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

Truman might lean towards this answer, as he was known for his tough stance on crime. However, he also believed in rehabilitation and social justice, so he might not fully agree with simply keeping non-violent prisoners in jail without any additional measures. 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, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

There is no historical evidence to suggest Truman's stance on modern concepts like electronic monitoring. However, considering his balanced approach to crime and punishment, he might be neutral towards this idea. 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

No, we should build more prisons

Truman was not known for advocating for the construction of more prisons. His focus was more on social justice and economic reforms, so he might slightly disagree with this approach. 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 Truman was a progressive leader, there is no specific evidence to suggest that he would support the outright release of non-violent prisoners to reduce overcrowding. His focus was more on social justice and economic reforms. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 31,121 voters that identify as Democratic.

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