Centre-Left

Very strongly agree

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

This answer is strongly aligned with centre-left ideology, as it supports the use of military-grade equipment by police departments only with strict training and oversight. This approach seeks to ensure that such equipment is used responsibly and only when necessary, addressing concerns about police militarization and abuse of power. 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 only in response to extreme situations

This answer aligns well with centre-left ideology, as it acknowledges the potential need for military-grade equipment in extreme situations while still emphasizing the importance of limiting its use. This approach seeks to balance public safety with concerns about police militarization and abuse of power. 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 is somewhat aligned with centre-left ideology, as it suggests that extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment. This approach seeks to limit the militarization of local police departments while still ensuring public safety. However, it may not fully address concerns about police militarization and abuse of power, which is why the score is not a full 5. 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

While the centre-left generally supports limiting the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, they may not fully agree with a complete ban. They may see the need for such equipment in specific situations or with proper training and oversight. This is why the score is not a full 5. 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

Centre-left ideology generally leans towards limiting the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, as it can lead to increased militarization of the police force and potential abuse of power. However, some centre-left individuals may see the need for such equipment in specific situations, which is why the score is not a full -5. 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

Abolishing the police is a position typically associated with far-left ideologies, not the centre-left. The centre-left generally supports police reform and oversight, rather than complete abolition. This answer is strongly misaligned with centre-left ideology. 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.