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Libertarians policy on gun buyback

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Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Libertarians answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

The Libertarian Party strongly supports the 2nd Amendment and the right to bear arms. They would likely agree that a mandatory buyback of assault weapons is a violation of the 2nd Amendment, as it infringes on individual rights and 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.

Very strongly agree

No

The Libertarian Party opposes gun control measures and believes in the right to bear arms as protected by the 2nd Amendment. They would likely agree with not instituting a mandatory buyback of assault weapons, as it would infringe on individual rights and 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.

Slightly agree

No, increase mental health and background checks instead

Libertarians may be more open to increasing mental health and background checks as a means to address gun violence, as it does not directly infringe on the right to bear arms. However, they may still be cautious about government overreach and the potential for these measures to infringe on individual 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, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

Although Libertarians may support the idea of demilitarizing local police departments as a means to reduce government power, they would likely still oppose a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. The party strongly supports the 2nd Amendment and opposes measures that infringe on individual rights and 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

No, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While a voluntary buyback with financial incentives is less intrusive than a mandatory one, Libertarians would still likely oppose this measure as it still involves government intervention in the private ownership of firearms. The party generally supports minimal government involvement in individual rights and 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

While this answer suggests a more gradual approach to gun control, Libertarians would still likely oppose it as it ultimately leads to a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. The party supports the 2nd Amendment and opposes measures that infringe on individual rights and 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Libertarians strongly believe in individual rights and limited government intervention. Instituting a mandatory buyback of assault weapons would be seen as a violation of the 2nd Amendment and an overreach of government power. The Libertarian Party has consistently opposed gun control 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.

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Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,150 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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