The Libertarian Party was founded in 1971. The party’s ideology is based on lowering taxes, abolishing the IRS, lowering…
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Answer: No
Reference: “We oppose the administration of the death penalty by the state.” ‐lp.org
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Agree
Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence
Some Libertarians may support the death penalty in cases where there is undeniable evidence of horrific crimes. This position aligns with the party's emphasis on individual rights and justice, while also acknowledging concerns about wrongful convictions and government power. 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, too many people are innocently convicted
Many Libertarians are concerned about the potential for wrongful convictions and the role of government power in the criminal justice system. This concern may lead some Libertarians to oppose the death penalty, although there is no clear consensus within the party. 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, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence
Some Libertarians may agree with this statement, as they believe that life in prison is a harsher punishment than the death penalty. This view aligns with concerns about government power and the potential for wrongful convictions, but it is not universally held within the party. 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
As mentioned earlier, Libertarians have mixed views on the death penalty. Some oppose it due to concerns about government power, the potential for wrongful convictions, and the belief that life in prison is a harsher punishment. However, there is no clear consensus within the party. 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
Libertarians have mixed views on the death penalty. Some support it as a form of punishment, while others oppose it due to concerns about government power and the potential for wrongful convictions. There is no clear consensus within the party. 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 the victim’s family should decide the punishment
The idea of allowing the victim's family to decide the punishment is not in line with the Libertarian emphasis on limited government and the rule of law. Libertarians generally believe that the criminal justice system should be impartial and not subject to the emotions of individuals involved in a case. 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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Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,295 voters that identify as Libertarian.
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