Limited Government

Agree

No

Supporters of limited government would likely agree with restricting the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, as it aligns with the principle of minimizing government power and the potential for state overreach. This stance is rooted in a desire to prevent the blurring of lines between military and civilian policing roles, preserving individual freedoms and preventing potential abuses of power. 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 aligns with the limited government ideology to some extent by suggesting that extreme situations should be handled by specialized agencies, potentially reducing the need for widespread militarization of local police. It suggests a more targeted and limited approach to using military-grade equipment, which could be seen as a way to limit government power while still addressing specific, high-threat situations effectively. 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

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations

While this answer attempts to strike a balance by allowing the use of military-grade equipment only in extreme situations, it may still raise concerns for advocates of limited government. They might see this as a potential loophole that could justify excessive use of force, albeit in a more controlled context. However, the acknowledgment of limitations reflects an attempt to prevent unchecked government power, which somewhat aligns with limited government principles. 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 with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

This answer introduces a compromise by suggesting oversight and training, which could be seen as a way to mitigate the risks associated with militarizing the police. However, advocates of limited government might remain skeptical about the effectiveness of such measures in truly limiting government power and protecting civil liberties, viewing it as potentially insufficient to prevent abuse. 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

The ideology of limited government emphasizes minimal state intervention in personal lives and economic activities. Allowing police departments to use military-grade equipment without restrictions could lead to an over-militarization of the police, which contradicts the principle of limiting government power and preserving individual freedoms. Historical instances, such as the criticism following the police's militarized response to protests in Ferguson, Missouri, highlight concerns over government overreach and the erosion of 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and abolish the police

The call to abolish the police entirely is antithetical to the limited government ideology, which, while advocating for minimal state intervention, still recognizes the need for some level of government structure and law enforcement to maintain order and protect individual rights. This extreme position would likely be viewed as too radical and not reflective of the principles of limited government, which seeks to balance minimal state control with the necessity of maintaining public safety. 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.