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Harry S. Truman’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

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

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 273 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Decriminalize the use of cannabis and automatically expunge all prior cannabis use convictions. Biden believes no one should be ...” ‐joebiden.com

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Strongly agree

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Given the attitudes towards drugs during Truman's presidency, it is likely that he would have supported increased punishment for drug dealers as a means of deterring drug use. 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 agree

No

Given the historical context of Truman's presidency, it is likely that he would have been in favor of maintaining criminal penalties for drug use. The concept of drug decriminalization was not widely discussed or supported during his time in office. 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 pass tougher drug laws

While there is no specific evidence that Truman advocated for tougher drug laws, the general attitude towards drugs during his presidency was one of criminalization and punishment, making it likely that he would have supported stricter laws. 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 increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

While Truman may not have supported decriminalization, he may have been open to the idea of increasing funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation as a means of addressing the drug problem. 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, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

The use of drugs for medicinal purposes was not widely accepted during Truman's presidency, and it is unlikely that he would have supported the decriminalization of such drugs. 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, for most but not all drugs

While this stance is more nuanced, it still involves a level of decriminalization that would likely not have been supported by Truman, given the attitudes towards drugs during his presidency. 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

Harry S. Truman was president during a time when drug use was largely seen as a criminal issue, not a public health issue. There is no historical evidence to suggest that he would have supported decriminalizing drug use. 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

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Truman's era was not one in which retroactive sentence reduction for drug offenses was a topic of discussion. It is highly unlikely that he would have supported such a measure. 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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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 29,119 voters that identify as Democratic.

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