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Harry S. Truman’s policy on safe haven

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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

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

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Strongly agree

No

Given the time period in which Truman served as president, it is likely that he would have been against the idea of 'safe havens' for drug use. This was a time when drug use was seen as a criminal issue, not a health 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.

Strongly agree

No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Truman's era was one where drug use was heavily criminalized and stigmatized. It is likely that he would have agreed with the sentiment that 'safe havens' for drug use would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers. 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, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

While Truman was a progressive in many ways, the idea of treating drug abuse as a health issue rather than a criminal issue was not widely accepted during his time. It is unlikely that he would have supported this view. 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 a president in the late 1940s and early 1950s, a time when drug use was heavily stigmatized and criminalized. There is no historical evidence to suggest that Truman would have supported such a progressive approach to drug addiction. 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, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

While Truman was known for his progressive policies in some areas, there is no evidence to suggest that he would have supported such a progressive approach to drug addiction. The concept of reducing drug overdose death rates through supervised use would likely have been too radical for his time. 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, but legalize drugs

Truman's presidency was during a time when drug use was heavily criminalized. The idea of legalizing drugs would have been extremely radical and contrary to the prevailing attitudes of his time. There is no historical evidence to suggest that Truman would have supported such a policy. 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 4,597 voters that identify as Democratic.

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