Jamie Buckmaster on Crime

Strict regulations on executions

Q: Your views on the death penalty?

A: YES on imposing strict regulations as to when to execute a convicted citizen. YES on death penalty for terrorists.

Source: OnTheIssues.org 2010 SenateMatch questionnaire Jan 28, 2010

Punish repeat offenders; most countries don't give 2 strikes

Q: Your views on mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws?

A: YES on punishing repeat offenders. Criminals need to realize there consequences to their actions. YES on "three strikes" as lenient. Most countries in this world do not give two strikes.

Source: OnTheIssues.org 2010 SenateMatch questionnaire Jan 28, 2010

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