I think it would be interesting to know what they REALLY think, but would that be an unconstitutional violation of privacy?
2007-11-27 07:37:32 · 22 answers · asked by Nianque 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Truth serum works by making it hard to think up a story/lie. Since they have been telling the same lie for so long, there is no thinking required. The masses would then think the politicians were telling the truth - final conclusion - bad idea.
2007-11-27 07:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by viablerenewables 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would be unconstitutional. You would take away their freedom. Plus they probably know things (like classified information) that they can't afford to talk about because it would jeapordize national security.
I'd say it's fair if we give every person truth serum in a court of law, and when they go to job interviews, etc... To apply this to only politicians would not be fair. You'd take everyone's freedom away for the sake of honesty. I hate to say this, but people have to be free to lie.
2007-11-27 07:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by Pfo 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I wish all the questions would first have to be answered with just a yes or no answer so we would get something straight from them. After that they could go back and explain theirselves. I find they beat around the bush so much when they get through you never know where they stand.
2007-11-27 07:44:08 · answer #3 · answered by question212 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they all had truth serum's administered before debating: what would come out of their mouths would be a real shock to most of America. So in-order to preserve our way or life i would have to say no.
2007-11-27 10:03:00 · answer #4 · answered by Gobi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That would be a boring debate. You'd have them volunteering to plead the fifth all night long.
And yes, I belive it would be unconstitutional unless they volunteer to take it.
2007-11-27 07:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by Alex G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely an invasion. Ever seen Meet the Fockers? That would be a good laugh!
2007-11-27 07:58:30 · answer #6 · answered by Andre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a pill that makes their nose grow? I think we as voters need to be up on the issues and really know the candidates backgrounds and this is just as good as turth serum when you KNOW they have lied!
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2007-11-27 08:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by Moody Red 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps they should be hooked up to lie detectors throughout the campaign! But, alas *sigh* Who could possibly run?
2007-11-27 19:42:18 · answer #8 · answered by OhWell (Kiss my cute furry feet) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that would be a debate worth watching!!
Ideally - Yes to question 1
Yes to question 2
2007-11-27 07:58:22 · answer #9 · answered by LadySable 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes and Yes
2007-11-27 07:40:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋