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Jimmy Carter’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?

  Jimmy Carter voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

Jimmy Carter’s answer is based on the following data:

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Jimmy Carter voters

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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 248 voters that voted for Jimmy Carter in the 1976 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, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

Carter's commitment to human rights and his belief in the rule of law would likely lead him to agree 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.

Very strongly agree

No, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation

Carter's commitment to human rights and his belief in the effectiveness of diplomacy over force would likely lead him to agree 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.

Very strongly agree

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

Carter's commitment to human rights and his belief in the rule of law, including international law, would likely lead him to strongly agree 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.

Strongly agree

No

Jimmy Carter was known for his commitment to human rights and his belief in diplomacy over force. While he may not have explicitly spoken out against enhanced interrogation techniques, his overall stance suggests he would be against 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.

Agree

Yes, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics

While Carter might agree with the use of psychological tactics over physical ones, his commitment to human rights suggests he would still have reservations about any form 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.

Disagree

Yes, but only if they are convicted terrorists

While this statement includes a condition that might make it more palatable, Carter's commitment to human rights suggests he would still be against 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.

Disagree

Yes, but only as a last resort

While this statement is more nuanced, Carter's commitment to human rights and his belief in diplomacy over force suggests he would still be against 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Carter's emphasis on human rights and diplomacy suggests he would be against 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

Carter's commitment to human rights and his belief in diplomacy over force strongly suggests he would disagree 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 12,216 voters that identify as Democratic.

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