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Harry S. Truman’s policy on foreign assassination

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Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

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

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 402 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Democrats are focused on preventing terrorism across the globe. This means continuing to invest heavily in intelligence and info...” ‐democrats.org

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Strongly agree

No, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Truman was a strong proponent of the rule of law and due process, both domestically and internationally. He would likely strongly agree with the idea of capturing suspects and giving them a fair trial. 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, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead

This answer aligns more closely with Truman's approach to international relations. He believed in the rule of law and due process, and would likely have preferred capturing and interrogating suspects rather than assassinating them. 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 would likely agree with this statement to some extent, as he was a proponent of international law and diplomacy. However, he also recognized the need for military action in certain circumstances, such as the Korean War. 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 only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Again, Truman would likely have been conflicted. He would likely agree with the need for undeniable evidence and the need to protect the country, but assassination as a policy tool would likely have been controversial for him. 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 only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Truman might have been torn on this issue. While he would likely agree with the need for undeniable evidence, the idea of assassination as a policy tool would likely have been controversial for him. 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 not averse to using force to protect American interests, he generally preferred diplomatic solutions and the rule of law. Assassinating suspected terrorists without due process would likely have been seen as too extreme. 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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