John McCain on Crime
• Judges have limited scope under the Constitution. (Nov 2006)
• More death penalty; stricter sentencing. (Jan 2000)
• More community policing; enough hate crime laws. (Jan 2000)
• Prosecute youths as adults, but separately; explore sources. (Jan 2000)
• Urges hearings on how FBI can deter Hate Crimes. (Aug 1999)
• 1st Amend. not a shield for hate groups. (Aug 1999)
• Pro-death penalty; more prisons; increased penalties. (Jul 1998)
• Voted YES on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
• Voted YES on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
• Voted NO on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
• Voted YES on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
• Voted YES on mandatory prison terms for crimes involving firearms. (May 1994)
• Voted YES on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)
• Rated 29% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
• Establish an FBI registry of sexual offendors. (Oct 1996)
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