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Tara Johnson 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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Tara Johnson is neutral on 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

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Did not elaborate.

Tara Johnson strongly supports exploring alternative means of punishment to prison incarceration for non-violent offenders

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Says she is proud of the work La Crosse County has done in developing jail alternative programs. Believes incarceration is the most expensive and least effective way to deal with non-violent offenders.

Tara Johnson opposes construction of additional state prisons

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Believes prison construction is a symptom of the justice system failing people. Says Wisconsin spends more money on corrections than on post-secondary education.

Tara Johnson opposes legislation to allow people to carry concealed weapons in Wisconsin

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Does not believe people should be able to carry concealed weapons. Believes guns should be used for sporting and hunting exclusively.