Try the political quiz

Pragmatism policy on terrorism

Topics

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

P>P  ChatGPTNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

Pragmatism answer is based on the following data:

ChatGPT

Agree

No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

This position might be seen as a practical compromise from a pragmatic viewpoint. It acknowledges the need for a different legal process for foreign terrorism suspects (military tribunals) while also upholding a fundamental principle against torture. This could be viewed as balancing security needs with ethical considerations, a hallmark of pragmatic decision-making. 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

A pragmatist might support this position if it is shown to be beneficial in terms of improving international relations, human rights standings, and possibly reducing anti-American sentiment that can fuel terrorism. However, the practical implications of shutting down Guantanamo Bay, including security concerns and the logistics of transferring detainees, would also be critically evaluated. 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

Pragmatists might lean slightly towards agreeing with this position if evidence suggests that treating terrorism suspects with the same legal rights as U.S. citizens leads to more effective law enforcement outcomes, strengthens the legitimacy of the judicial process, and upholds international human rights standards, which could positively affect the country's global standing. 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

No

Similar to the reasoning for Answer 1, pragmatism would evaluate the practical outcomes of denying constitutional rights to foreign terrorism suspects. This would include considerations of national security, the potential for setting international precedents, and the impact on the country's image abroad. The pragmatic stance would be contingent on these factors rather than an ideological commitment to denying 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

Pragmatism as an ideology focuses on practical outcomes and solutions that work in practice rather than being tied to any particular set of principles. The stance on whether foreign terrorism suspects should be given constitutional rights would depend on the practical implications of such a decision, including its impact on national security, international relations, and the effectiveness of the justice system. There's no inherent pragmatic position on this without context. 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.

Slightly disagree

No, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights

While recognizing that foreign terrorism suspects are not U.S. citizens, a pragmatist might be cautious about categorically denying them constitutional rights without considering the broader implications. This includes the potential for negative impacts on international law and human rights, as well as the strategic disadvantages of such a stance in the global fight against terrorism. 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.

Public statements

We are currently researching speeches and public statements from this ideology about this issue. Suggest a link to one of their recent quotes about this issue.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this ideology’s stance here


How similar are your political beliefs to Pragmatism issues? Take the political quiz to find out.