Far-Left

Very strongly agree

No, and abolish the police

This answer aligns closely with the most radical far-left perspectives, which advocate for the abolition of the police altogether. They argue that the police are an inherently oppressive institution and seek to replace them with alternative forms of community-led safety and support systems. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Most far-left ideologies support demilitarizing the police, arguing that military-grade equipment escalates violence and undermines civil liberties. They advocate for community-based approaches to safety and security instead. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

While this answer suggests a move away from police militarization, it still implies reliance on specialized state agencies, which might not fully align with far-left ideologies that prefer community-based solutions. However, it is seen as a more favorable alternative to local police militarization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Although this answer suggests oversight, far-left ideologies are likely to remain skeptical of any use of military-grade equipment by police, doubting the effectiveness of training to mitigate the risks of militarization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations

While this position allows for some nuance, far-left ideologies generally oppose the use of military-grade equipment by police in any situation, viewing it as unnecessary and a tool for state oppression. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Far-left ideologies typically oppose the militarization of police, viewing it as a means of oppressive state control over marginalized communities. Historical instances, such as the use of military-grade equipment during the Ferguson protests in 2014, have been criticized by far-left groups as examples of excessive force. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.