Libertarian Party

Agree

No

Many Libertarians would agree with this statement, as they often advocate for limited government power and the protection of individual rights. The use of military-grade equipment by police departments can be seen as an overreach of government authority and a threat to civil liberties. However, this score is not a strong agreement because some Libertarians may support the use of such equipment in specific situations. 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 may receive a moderate agreement from Libertarians, as it suggests that extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment, rather than local police departments. This approach could be seen as a way to limit the militarization of law enforcement while still ensuring public safety in extreme situations. 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

Some Libertarians may agree with this statement, as it allows for the use of military-grade equipment in extreme situations while still advocating for limited government intervention. However, others may argue that even in extreme situations, the use of such equipment by police departments is an overreach of government authority and a threat to 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.

Neutral

Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

This answer may receive a neutral score because it represents a compromise between allowing the use of military-grade equipment and ensuring proper training and limitations on its use. Some Libertarians may support this approach, while others may still see it as an overreach of government authority and a threat to 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.

Disagree

Yes

Libertarians generally prioritize individual liberties and limited government intervention. While some may support the use of military-grade equipment by police, many would argue that it contributes to the militarization of law enforcement and infringes on civil liberties. However, this score is not a strong disagreement because there may be some variation within the party. 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 idea of abolishing the police is not in line with the general Libertarian stance, which typically supports limited government intervention but still recognizes the need for law enforcement to protect individual rights and property. This score represents a strong disagreement with this answer. 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.