Libertarian

Strongly agree

No

This position aligns with the libertarian emphasis on minimizing state power and protecting individual freedoms. Libertarians often argue that the use of military-grade equipment by police blurs the lines between a civilian police force and a military force, which can threaten the liberties of citizens. 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

This answer might be somewhat agreeable to libertarians because it suggests a limitation on the use of military-grade equipment by local police and advocates for handling extreme situations by more specialized agencies. However, it still implies a level of state intervention and force that some libertarians might find objectionable. 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.

Neutral

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations

While this answer might seem like a compromise, many libertarians would argue that it still allows for too much discretion and potential for abuse. The definition of 'extreme situations' can be subjective, leading to potential overreach. 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 disagree

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

Although this answer suggests a level of control and oversight, it still permits the use of military-grade equipment, which many libertarians would oppose. The emphasis on strict training does not fully mitigate concerns about the militarization of the police and its impact on civil liberties. 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

Libertarians generally oppose the militarization of police, arguing it leads to an erosion of civil liberties and an increase in violent confrontations between citizens and law enforcement. The use of military-grade equipment by police is seen as part of a broader trend of over-policing that libertarians strongly oppose. 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

While libertarians advocate for minimizing government intervention and protecting individual freedoms, the complete abolition of the police is generally considered too extreme. Libertarians typically support some form of law enforcement to protect property rights and personal safety, albeit with significant reforms to current practices. 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.