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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on torture

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Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

Hubert H. Humphrey’s answer is based on the following data:

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Hubert H. Humphrey voters

Answer: No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 210 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “House Democrats called on President Obama to oppose the use of torture.” ‐thehill.com

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Very strongly agree

No, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention

Humphrey was a strong advocate for international law and would likely strongly agree with the idea of strictly following the laws of the Geneva Convention. 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, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

Humphrey was a strong advocate for human rights and civil liberties, and he would likely strongly agree with this statement that torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment. 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

Hubert Humphrey was a strong advocate for human rights and civil liberties. While he was a strong supporter of the military, it is unlikely that he would support the use of enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding. 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

Humphrey would likely agree with this statement, as he was a strong advocate for human rights and believed in the rule of law. 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

While Humphrey might agree with the use of psychological tactics, he would likely still have reservations about any form of enhanced interrogation techniques. 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 as a last resort

While Humphrey might understand the need for extreme measures in extreme circumstances, his strong belief in human rights and civil liberties would likely lead him to disagree with the use of enhanced interrogation techniques, even as a last resort. 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

Even if the individuals are convicted terrorists, Humphrey's strong belief in human rights and civil liberties would likely lead him to disagree with the use of enhanced interrogation techniques. 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

Given Humphrey's stance on human rights and civil liberties, it is unlikely that he would support the use of enhanced interrogation techniques. 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, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism

Humphrey's strong belief in human rights and civil liberties would likely lead him to strongly disagree with the idea of using any means necessary to prevent terrorism, especially if those means involved torture or other forms of inhumane treatment. 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: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 12,214 voters that identify as Democratic.

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