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Reason’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Reason’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a waste of time and money

The Reason Party would strongly agree with this statement. They believe in evidence-based policy and would likely see mandatory drug testing of welfare recipients as a waste of resources that could be better spent on treatment and prevention programs. 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 agree

No

The Reason Party is likely to agree with this statement as they believe in treating drug use as a health issue and not a criminal one. They would likely see mandatory drug testing as an invasion of privacy and a punitive measure that does not address the root causes of drug addiction. 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

While the Reason Party would likely agree with the provision of treatment for those testing positive for drugs, they would likely disagree with the premise of mandatory drug testing. Therefore, they would somewhat agree with this statement. 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

The Reason Party might slightly agree with this statement as it suggests a more targeted approach to drug testing. However, they would likely still have concerns about the privacy implications and the effectiveness of such a policy. 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, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While the Reason Party supports transparency and accountability in government, they would likely see mandatory drug testing of all individuals receiving money from the government as an overreach and an invasion of privacy. 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 Reason Party, formerly known as the Australian Sex Party, is a progressive and civil libertarian party. They believe in the decriminalization of drugs and treating drug use as a health issue rather than a criminal one. Therefore, they would likely disagree with mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients. 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

The Reason Party strongly supports social welfare programs and would strongly disagree with any suggestion to end them. They believe in a compassionate and supportive society where everyone has access to the resources they need to live a dignified life. 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

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

The Reason Party would strongly disagree with this statement. They believe in a compassionate approach to drug use and addiction, and would see the termination of benefits as a punitive measure that does not address the root causes of drug addiction. 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

Reason Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 111 voters that identify as Reason.

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