The Presidential Debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024. All the creators of the Sentencing Matters Substack are eager for issues relating to crime and punishment to be some part of the discussion. After all, it has been nearly a quarter century since the presidential candidates of the two major parties were asked a significant sentencing question in a presidential debate. In October 2000, Governor George W.
All good (and shorter) questions, Bill. As to #5, of course, the First Step Act reduced federal sentences for all the drugs you mention and others (eg, crack cocaine).
1. Do you support or oppose the death penalty for cases like murdering a judge, witness, police officer, or a child?
2. Overall, do we do too much or too little to punish criminals?
3. Should race play any role whatever in the criminal justice system?
4. Will you consider clemency for Hunter Biden?
5. Other than Marijuana, should we have reduced sentences for other drugs such as fentanyl, meth and heroin?
6. Is the United States guilty of "mass incarceration"?
All good (and shorter) questions, Bill. As to #5, of course, the First Step Act reduced federal sentences for all the drugs you mention and others (eg, crack cocaine).
Then this is a good chance to hold him accountable and get her opinion as well!