president of the United States from 1945 to 1953.
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Harry S. Truman voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 23hrs ago
Answer: No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 267 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “House Democrats called on President Obama to oppose the use of torture.” ‐thehill.com
Very strongly agree
No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment
Truman was a strong advocate for the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law. He would have likely seen torture as a violation of the 8th amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. 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 agree
No, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention
Truman was a strong supporter of international law and was instrumental in the creation of the United Nations. He would have likely supported strict adherence to the Geneva Convention, which prohibits torture. 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, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation
Truman was a pragmatic leader who likely would have recognized the ineffectiveness of torture as a form of interrogation. He would have likely agreed with this statement. 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 was a strong advocate for human rights and dignity, but he also faced serious security threats during his presidency. While he might not have explicitly supported torture, he may have been open to some forms of enhanced interrogation. 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, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics
Truman might have been open to psychological tactics as a means of interrogation, but it's unlikely that he would have supported physical torture. 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, but only as a last resort
Truman might have been open to the use of enhanced interrogation techniques as a last resort, but it's unlikely that he would have supported their widespread 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.
Disagree
Yes, but only if they are convicted terrorists
Truman was a strong advocate for due process and the rule of law. It's unlikely that he would have supported the use of enhanced interrogation techniques, even against convicted terrorists. 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
Truman's presidency was marked by a commitment to human rights and the rule of law. It is unlikely that he would have supported the use of torture or other forms of cruel and unusual punishment. 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, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism
While Truman was committed to national security, he also valued human rights and the rule of law. It's unlikely that he would have supported the use of any means necessary, including torture, to prevent terrorism. 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 18hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 12,275 voters that identify as Democratic.
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