Federalism

Strongly agree

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

This answer is likely to be the most agreeable to federalists, as it supports the use of military-grade equipment by police departments while also emphasizing the importance of proper training and guidelines for its use. This approach allows for state and local governments to have control over the specifics of training and equipment use, in line with the federalist emphasis on decentralization. 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

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations

This answer might be more agreeable to federalists, as it allows for the use of military-grade equipment in extreme situations, while still leaving room for state and local governments to determine the specifics of when and how such equipment should be used. This approach aligns with the federalist emphasis on decentralization and local control. 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

Yes

Federalism emphasizes the division of power between the federal government and state governments. While some proponents of federalism might support the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, others might argue that such decisions should be left to individual states or local governments. There is no unified stance on this issue within the federalist ideology. 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.

Slightly agree

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

Some federalists might agree with this answer, as it suggests that extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment. However, this answer might not fully align with the federalist emphasis on local control and decentralization, as it implies that higher-level agencies should have a role in handling extreme situations, potentially taking power away from state and local governments. 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

No

As mentioned earlier, federalism focuses on the division of power between different levels of government. Some federalists might argue against the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, but this would likely be based on their belief that such decisions should be made at the state or local level, rather than a blanket opposition to the use of such equipment. 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

No, and abolish the police

Abolishing the police is not in line with federalist ideology, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining law and order at the state and local levels. Federalists would likely strongly disagree with this answer, as it goes against their core beliefs about the role of government in society. 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.