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Dan Kapanke on Crime and Punishment

The United States has the highest incarceration rate as well as the highest number of documented prisoners in the world. As such, how the United States defines crime and the terms of consequence for violations is an immensely important issue. This topic includes information about candidate positions on: the death penalty, hate crimes, drug policy, and mandatory minimum sentencing.

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Dan Kapanke supports allowing the death penalty in Wisconsin for cases involving a person who is convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, if the conviction is supported by DNA evidence

Believes it should be left up to the people of Wisconsin. A very difficult issue for him. Could see its use in heinous cases, citing the Oklahoma City bomber and 9/11 terrorists.

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Dan Kapanke supports exploring alternative means of punishment to prison incarceration for non-violent offenders

Believes the state has to look at alternatives. Supports jail alternative programs developed by La Crosse County.

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Dan Kapanke is neutral on construction of additional state prisons

Would have to look at the needs and costs, as well as other options.

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Dan Kapanke strongly supports legislation to allow people to carry concealed weapons in Wisconsin

Says Wisconsin is one of the few states that does not allow concealed-carry, and that criminals still carry weapons.

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