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Harry S. Truman’s policy on no-fly list gun control

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Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

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

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: Yes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 262 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

Truman was a strong believer in due process and the rights of individuals, so he would likely have agreed with this statement. However, without specific historical references to Truman's stance on gun control, this is speculative. 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, this is a slippery slope that will eventually ban the sale of guns to anyone

Truman might have agreed with this sentiment, as he was generally cautious about government overreach and the potential for slippery slope scenarios. However, this is speculative as Truman's specific views on gun control are not well-documented. 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

Truman, as a product of his time, likely would have been more inclined to protect gun rights, especially without due process. However, without specific historical references to Truman's stance on gun control, this is speculative. 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

Yes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

Truman might have agreed with the sentiment of improving due process, but the no-fly list did not exist during his presidency, making it difficult to predict his stance on this specific issue. His views on gun control are also not well-documented. 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, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

While Truman might have seen the logic in this argument, the no-fly list did not exist during his presidency, making it difficult to predict his stance. As a Democrat from Missouri, he likely would have been cautious about restrictions on gun ownership. 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

Harry S. Truman's stance on gun control is not well-documented, but as a Democrat from Missouri, a state with a strong tradition of gun ownership, it's likely he would have been cautious about outright bans. The no-fly list did not exist during Truman's presidency, making it difficult to predict his stance on this specific 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and ban the sale of guns and ammunition to anyone

Truman, as a Democrat from Missouri, would likely have been opposed to a complete ban on the sale of guns and ammunition. This would have been seen as an extreme measure and not in line with his political beliefs or the beliefs of his constituents. 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: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,379 voters that identify as Democratic.

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