Small Government

Agree

Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

This answer aligns more closely with small government ideology, as it supports the death penalty but only in cases with undeniable evidence. This stance reflects a desire for limited government intervention while still acknowledging the need for punishment in extreme cases. 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

Small government ideology generally emphasizes limited government intervention, but opinions on the death penalty can vary. Some small government supporters may agree with the death penalty as a form of punishment, while others may see it as an overreach of 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.

Neutral

No, too many people are innocently convicted

This answer opposes the death penalty due to concerns about innocent people being convicted. While this concern may resonate with some small government supporters who worry about government overreach and inefficiency, it is not a core principle of small government ideology to oppose the death penalty for this reason. 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

While some small government supporters may oppose the death penalty due to concerns about government overreach, others may see it as a necessary form of punishment. The score is negative because it is not a core principle of small government ideology to oppose the death penalty. 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

No, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

This answer opposes the death penalty on the grounds that life in prison is a harsher sentence. While some small government supporters may agree with this reasoning, it is not a core principle of small government ideology to prioritize the severity of punishment over concerns about government overreach. 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

This answer supports the death penalty but suggests that the victim's family should decide the punishment. This stance may be seen as an overreach of government power by some small government supporters, as it involves the government in a highly personal decision-making process. Additionally, it may be seen as undermining the rule of law and the impartiality of the justice system. 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.