Past and present Governor candidates from Montana: on Crime

Greg Gianforte: Philosophically OK with death penalty; but is it worth it?

A: I have no philosophical objection to the death penalty; however, we should question if it is an effective deterrent to crime and if it is worth the price.

Steve Bullock: Arrest and prosecute sex predators and scam artists

• Put more cops on the street--and on the computers-- preventing, investigating, arresting and prosecuting sex predators and those that abuse children.
• Cracked down on scam artists who prey on small businesses and Montana consumers.

Bob Kelleher: Alternative sentencing for non-violent offenders

Kelleher supports the following principles regarding crime:
• Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
• Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
• Decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
• Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.

Brian Schweitzer: Supports the death penalty

A: I support the death penalty.

Brian Schweitzer: End parole for repeat violent offenders

A: I support ending parole for repeat violent offenders. I support vocational and substance abuse programs for non-violent offenders.