Liberalism

Strongly agree

Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

This answer aligns with the liberal emphasis on balancing national security with individual rights. Limiting the scope of the government's powers under the Patriot Act would address concerns about civil liberties while still allowing for some security measures. This position has been advocated by some Democratic lawmakers, such as Senator Patrick Leahy, who proposed amendments to the act in 2009 to increase oversight and privacy protections. 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

Yes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad

This answer acknowledges the potential benefits of the Patriot Act while also addressing liberal concerns about its broad surveillance powers and criminalization provisions. This position reflects the views of some Democratic lawmakers who have sought to reform the act, such as Senator Ron Wyden, who has advocated for narrowing the scope of surveillance and increasing transparency. 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

Many liberals oppose the Patriot Act due to concerns about government overreach and infringement on civil liberties. For example, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a liberal-leaning organization, has consistently criticized the act for its potential to violate privacy rights and enable government surveillance without proper oversight. 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, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

While many liberals are concerned about government surveillance and the potential violation of civil liberties, this answer may be seen as too extreme by some. However, it does align with the liberal emphasis on protecting individual rights and privacy, and organizations like the ACLU have called for stricter laws to protect against warrantless surveillance. 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

Liberalism generally values individual rights and civil liberties, which can be compromised by the Patriot Act's broad surveillance powers. However, some liberals may support the act for its potential to protect national security, as seen in the initial bipartisan support for the act after the 9/11 attacks. 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.