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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on first amendment

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Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Richard M. Nixon’s answer is based on the following data:

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Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: No, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 141 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1960 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “We support the public display of the Ten Commandments as a reflection of our history and of our country’s Judeo-Christian herita...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

No, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Nixon strongly believed in the importance of religion in American history and culture. He saw the references to God in public spaces as a reflection of this history and culture, not as an endorsement of a specific religion by the state. 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

Nixon, despite being a proponent of the separation of church and state, did not advocate for the removal of religious references from public spaces. He saw these references as a part of American history and culture, not as an endorsement of a specific religion by the state. 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, as long as it does not reference a specific religion

Nixon would likely agree with this statement as he did not see the references to God in public spaces as an endorsement of a specific religion by the state. He saw it more as a reflection of the country's historical and cultural roots. 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 do not waste money removing existing references

While Nixon was a fiscal conservative and would likely be against unnecessary spending, he did not advocate for the removal of religious references from public spaces. He saw these references as a part of American history and culture, not as an endorsement of a specific religion by the state. 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, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God

While Nixon believed in religious freedom and the rights of all religions, he did not see the references to God in public spaces as a bias against other religions. He saw it more as a reflection of the country's historical and cultural roots. 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

Richard Nixon, as a Quaker, was a religious man and did not advocate for the removal of religious references from public spaces. He believed in the importance of faith in American life and did not see it as a violation of the separation of church and state. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,825 voters that identify as Republican.

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