Alvin Greene on Crime

Supports capital punishment

Q: Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support programs that provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related training and job-placement assistance when released?

A: Yes.

Source: S.C. Congressional Election 2010 Political Courage Test Oct 1, 2010

Make sure the punishment fits the crime

Justice: Making sure the punishment fits the crime Source: Campaign website, alvingreeneforussenator.com, "Issues" Jul 19, 2010

Supports capital punishment for certain crimes.

Greene supports the CC survey question on capital punishment

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The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Capital punishment for certain crimes, such as first degree murder & terrorism"

Source: Christian Coalition Survey 10-CC-q8 on Aug 11, 2010

Supports more severe penalties for Hate Crimes.

Greene supports the CC survey question on "Hate Crimes"

The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Hate Crimes legislation that designates crimes as more severe due to the perpetrator's thoughts and motivations"

Source: Christian Coalition Survey 10-CC-q9 on Aug 11, 2010

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