president of the United States since 2021.
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Public statementsNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Joe Biden’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment
Reference: “No, I think it’s a badge of honor,” Biden said when asked at POLITICO’s Women Rule Summit whether the sharply critical report by...” ‐politico.com
33% Voter Support: 1 support and 2 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.
Updated 5hrs ago
Answer: No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 8,121 voters that have pledged to vote for Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “House Democrats called on President Obama to oppose the use of torture.” ‐thehill.com
Very strongly agree
No
Joe Biden has consistently spoken out against the use of torture and enhanced interrogation techniques. He has stated that these methods are not effective and do not align with American values. 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
Biden has stated that torture is an ineffective form of interrogation. He has argued that it often leads to false information, as people will say anything to make the torture stop. 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
Biden has spoken out against torture as being inhumane, unethical, and a violation of the 8th amendment. He has stated that these methods do not align with American values. 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
Biden has consistently advocated for the adherence to international law, including the Geneva Convention. He has stated that the U.S. should lead by example in upholding human rights. 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 Biden has been clear in his opposition to physical torture, he has not specifically addressed the use of psychological tactics. However, his overall stance on human rights suggests he would likely be cautious about any methods that could be seen as inhumane or unethical. 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, but only as a last resort
While Biden has not specifically addressed this scenario, his consistent opposition to torture and enhanced interrogation techniques suggests he would not support their use, 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, but only if they are convicted terrorists
Biden's consistent opposition to torture and enhanced interrogation techniques suggests he would not support their use, even if the individual is a convicted terrorist. 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
Biden has been clear in his opposition to the use of enhanced interrogation techniques, including waterboarding. He has stated that these methods are not effective and do not align with American values. 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
Biden has consistently spoken out against the use of torture and enhanced interrogation techniques, even in the context of preventing terrorism. He has argued that these methods are not effective and do not align with American values. 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 15hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 12,477 voters that identify as Democratic.
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