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Ronald E. Paul

 

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Ronald E. Paul’s policy on terrorism

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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Public statementsYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

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Public statements

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

Reference: “Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, tells Fox News that the Guantanamo Bay prison facility that houses terrorist detainees in Cuba should be...” ‐newsmax.com

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Ronald E. Paul voters

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

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 219 voters that voted for Ronald E. Paul in the 1988 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

Importance: Least Important

Reference: ““If there are detainees there as to whom the government has evidence they pose a serious danger to the United States, then house...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

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

Paul has been a vocal critic of Guantanamo Bay and has called for its closure. He also believes in due process and fair trials for all individuals, including foreign terrorism suspects. 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

Ron Paul has consistently advocated for the rule of law and due process, even for those accused of terrorism. He believes in the principles of the Constitution and that they should be applied universally. 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, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

Paul has consistently argued for the rule of law and due process, even for those accused of terrorism. He believes in the principles of the Constitution and that they should be applied universally, which includes fair trials in federal courts. 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, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

While Paul would agree with the sentiment against torture, he has been a strong advocate for due process and the rule of law, which includes trials in civilian courts rather than military tribunals. 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

No

Paul has been a strong advocate for constitutional rights and due process, even for those accused of terrorism. He would likely disagree with the notion that foreign terrorism suspects should not be given constitutional 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.

Very strongly disagree

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

Paul has consistently argued that the principles of the Constitution should be applied universally, regardless of citizenship. He would strongly disagree with the notion that foreign terrorism suspects do not have constitutional 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.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 59,844 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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