Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Will Donald Trump or Joe Biden be better for criminal justice?
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Joe Biden will be better for criminal justice

This position holds that Joe Biden would be better than Donald Trump for criminal justice. It argues that Trump has a poor record and stayed silent on police brutality and right-wing violence, while Biden would reform the police and the wider justice system, prioritising crime prevention.

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  1. Donald Trump has a poor record on criminal justice
    Trump has called for an expansion of the death penalty, and has refused to apologise for calling for the Central Park Five to face the death penalty. He is rash and reckless on criminal justice issues.
  2. Donald Trump is too silent on police brutality and right-wing violence
    Trump is uncritical of police brutality and is lenient on right-wing violence and white supremacy. His tough-on-crime approach is selective and politically motivated.
  3. Joe Biden will reform the police force and the criminal justice system
    Joe Biden will address the causes of crime and prevent crime, and will prioritise rehabilitation and redemption. He will review police training and wants to rebuild trust between communities and law enforcement.