president of the United States from 1945 to 1953.
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Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 17hrs ago
Answer: Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 206 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “Personal moral, religious, and medical decisions should be left up to the competent individual. We believe in freedom of reprodu...” ‐wisdems.org
Agree
No
Given Truman's religious beliefs and the societal norms of his time, it is likely that he would have been opposed to assisted suicide. However, without specific statements or actions on this issue, it's difficult to say with certainty. 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, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support
While Truman might have been more open to the idea of patients refusing artificial life support, it's unclear how strongly he would have felt about this issue. His religious beliefs and the societal norms of his time might have influenced his views. 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 there is no chance they will survive their illness
Truman's potential acceptance of this answer would still be limited by his likely moral and ethical objections to assisted suicide. Even with the condition of no chance of survival, it's uncertain if he would have supported this. 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 after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
While the addition of a psychological examination might have made this option slightly more palatable to Truman, it's still likely that his moral and ethical objections to assisted suicide would have outweighed any potential support. 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, as a product of his time and a Baptist, likely would have had moral and ethical objections to the concept of assisted suicide. There is no historical evidence to suggest 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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Updated 10hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,897 voters that identify as Democratic.
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