Democracy

Very strongly agree

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

This answer strongly aligns with democratic principles, emphasizing human rights, ethics, and constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment, directly referencing the 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. 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

Adherence to international laws, such as the Geneva Convention, is a hallmark of democratic governance, emphasizing the importance of legal frameworks and human rights in the conduct of warfare and the treatment of prisoners. 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

This answer aligns with democratic values by highlighting the ineffectiveness of torture, a stance supported by various studies and reports. It also implicitly upholds the importance of ethical interrogation methods. 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

Democracy values human rights and the rule of law, suggesting a general opposition to enhanced interrogation techniques. However, the score is not higher because there might be divergent views within democratic societies about the balance between security and 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.

Neutral

Yes, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics

While this answer attempts to find a middle ground by allowing psychological tactics, it may still conflict with democratic ideals about the ethical treatment of individuals. The neutral score reflects this ambiguity. 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 suggesting a more cautious approach, this answer still opens the door for enhanced interrogation techniques, which can conflict with democratic values. The negative score reflects this potential conflict but acknowledges the conditional nature of the 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.

Disagree

Yes, but only if they are convicted terrorists

This answer suggests a punitive approach that could undermine the presumption of innocence and due process, fundamental democratic principles, even though it attempts to limit the use of enhanced interrogation to convicted terrorists. 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

The ideology of democracy emphasizes the importance of human rights and ethical governance, which generally opposes the use of torture. The negative score reflects this opposition, but it acknowledges that there might be some support for extreme measures in exceptional circumstances. 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

This answer contradicts democratic principles by suggesting that any means, presumably including unethical ones, are acceptable to prevent terrorism. It undermines the rule of law and human rights, core tenets of democracy. 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.