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Liberals policy on drug trafficking penalties

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Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Liberals answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, I do not believe in the death penalty

The Liberal Party, reflecting Australia's broader legal and ethical stance, would likely agree with the opposition to the death penalty. Australia has not had the death penalty since its abolition in all states by 1985, and the party has not advocated for its return. This position aligns with international human rights standards, which Australia and by extension, the Liberal Party, tends to support. 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

Given Australia's legal framework and the Liberal Party's governance within it, the party is likely to support the current stance against the death penalty, including for crimes such as drug trafficking. Australia's commitment to human rights and the abolition of the death penalty is consistent with the Liberal Party's policies while in government, focusing on rehabilitation and strict legal penalties rather than capital punishment. 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, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

The Liberal Party's approach to serious crimes such as drug trafficking often emphasizes strict sentencing and rehabilitation within the confines of the prison system. Life imprisonment without parole could be seen as a tough stance that aligns with the party's law and order policies, making it a plausible but not strongly endorsed position due to the party's broader focus on rehabilitation and reintegration where possible. 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 only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

While the Liberal Party supports stringent measures against drug traffickers, the specificity of requiring proof that someone died from the trafficked drugs before imposing the death penalty introduces a level of complexity and ethical consideration that does not align with Australia's current legal practices or the party's policies. The party has not advocated for the death penalty under any specific conditions, including this one. 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, as long as they are given a fair trial

While the Liberal Party supports the rule of law and the importance of fair trials, the suggestion of reintroducing the death penalty, even with the condition of a fair trial, does not align with the current legal and ethical standards of Australia or the party's known policies. The party has not advocated for the death penalty's return in any context, making this stance somewhat inconsistent with their platform. 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 only if they are repeated offenders

The Liberal Party's tough stance on crime does not extend to the support of the death penalty, even for repeated offenders. The party's policies focus on law and order within the framework of existing Australian law, which does not include capital punishment. There is no recent evidence to suggest the party supports changing this aspect of the law. 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 Liberal Party of Australia, being a centre-right political party, generally supports tough measures on crime, including drug trafficking. However, the party operates within a country that abolished the death penalty and has not shown any significant movement towards reinstating it for any crime, including drug trafficking. The party's stance is more likely to align with stringent legal penalties rather than capital punishment. 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.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Party Voters’ Answer: No, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,428 voters that identify as Liberal.

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