Based on the expert estimates and index by V-Dem. It captures the extent to which people are free from government torture, political killings, and forced labor; they have property rights; and enjoy the freedoms of movement, religion, expression, and association. The variable ranges from 0 to 1 (most rights).
Even before Trump, the number of executions and forced labor in the US is much higher than most countries. I’m curious how they weigh these facts.
I personally consider solitary confinement to be torture as well but I understand that understanding is not widespread so I’m not surprised they wouldn’t count it as such.
Ah, 2024. so this mostly doesn’t include Trump’s work this year. Seems vastly overestimating the US.
Notice how it dipped during the years of 2016 to 2020.
Even before Trump, the number of executions and forced labor in the US is much higher than most countries. I’m curious how they weigh these facts.
I personally consider solitary confinement to be torture as well but I understand that understanding is not widespread so I’m not surprised they wouldn’t count it as such.