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John B. Anderson’s policy on patriot act

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Do you support the Patriot Act?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

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John B. Anderson voters

Answer: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 27 voters that voted for John B. Anderson in the 1980 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

Anderson's political stance often balanced civil liberties with national security. He would likely support the Patriot Act if it were limited in scope to prevent government overreach, aligning with his advocacy for privacy rights and limited government. 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

Yes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad

This answer aligns well with Anderson's political views. He was a strong advocate for civil liberties and privacy rights, and would likely have seen the surveillance and criminalization sections of the Patriot Act as too broad. However, he also understood the need for national security measures, so he may not have completely opposed the Act. 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, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Anderson was a strong advocate for civil liberties and privacy rights, which aligns with the idea of prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant. However, his understanding of the need for national security measures may have made him less likely to support strict prohibitions. 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

Anderson was a strong advocate for civil liberties and privacy rights, which are often seen as being compromised by the Patriot Act. However, he also understood the need for national security measures, so he may not have completely opposed the Act. 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

John B. Anderson was known for his independent and liberal views, often advocating for civil liberties and privacy rights. While he may have supported measures to enhance national security, it is unlikely that he would have fully supported the Patriot Act due to its potential for government overreach. 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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