Technocracy

Strongly agree

No, this is a waste of time and money

Technocracy values efficiency and data-driven decision-making. The argument that drug testing for welfare recipients is a waste of time and money aligns with this ideology, especially in light of evidence suggesting that such measures do not yield significant benefits or savings for the government. 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 provide treatment for those testing positive

This answer aligns with the technocratic approach to problem-solving by addressing the root cause (substance abuse) and offering a solution (treatment) based on evidence of what works in public health and welfare policy. It reflects a pragmatic and scientifically informed approach to social welfare. 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

From a technocratic perspective, policies should be based on empirical evidence and efficiency. Mandatory drug testing has not proven to be an effective measure for improving welfare programs or outcomes for recipients, leading to a neutral to slightly positive view on not implementing such tests without evidence of their effectiveness. 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, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

This approach introduces a criterion (criminal history related to drug abuse) that could be seen as more targeted and potentially more efficient than universal testing. However, from a technocratic perspective, the focus would still be on whether this criterion is supported by evidence as an effective measure for improving welfare outcomes or public spending efficiency. 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, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While technocracy emphasizes efficiency and evidence-based policy, the proposal to test anyone receiving money from the government, including employees and politicians, may be seen as overly broad and not necessarily aligned with a focused, data-driven approach to addressing specific societal problems. 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

Technocracy, which emphasizes decision-making based on expertise and scientific data, would likely view mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients as inefficient and not evidence-based. Studies have often shown that the prevalence of drug abuse among welfare recipients does not significantly differ from that of the general population, suggesting that such policies may not be a cost-effective use of resources. 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, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

A technocratic approach would likely view the immediate termination of benefits for those testing positive as counterproductive and not based on a comprehensive understanding of addiction as a complex social and medical issue. Technocracy advocates for solutions that are informed by expertise in social policy and public health, rather than punitive measures. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Technocracy focuses on the application of scientific principles to governance, including the efficient and effective distribution of resources to improve societal welfare. The complete elimination of social welfare programs would contradict the technocratic principle of using expert knowledge to address social and economic issues. 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.