Decentralization

Very strongly agree

No, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

This answer aligns strongly with the decentralization ideology, as it advocates for the repeal of the Patriot Act and the implementation of strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant. This approach emphasizes the protection of individual liberties and the limitation of centralized government power, which are key principles of decentralization. Historical examples include the opposition to the Patriot Act by civil liberties organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which argue that the act infringes on individual rights and centralizes power in the federal government. 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

Decentralization ideology generally supports limiting the power of centralized authorities, such as the federal government. The Patriot Act expands the government's surveillance and law enforcement powers, which goes against the principles of decentralization. However, this answer does not provide specific alternatives or solutions to address the concerns raised by the Patriot Act, so 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

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

While decentralization ideology generally opposes the expansion of government power, this answer suggests limiting the scope of the government's powers under the Patriot Act. This is a more moderate stance that acknowledges the potential need for some surveillance and law enforcement measures while still advocating for limitations on centralized power. However, it does not fully align with the core principles of decentralization, which would prefer a more significant reduction in government 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.

Slightly agree

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

This answer acknowledges that some aspects of the Patriot Act, such as surveillance and criminalization, are too broad, which aligns with the decentralization ideology's concerns about centralized power. However, it still supports the Patriot Act overall, which suggests a more moderate stance that does not fully align with the core principles of decentralization. The score is positive but low, as it recognizes some concerns but does not advocate for a significant reduction in government 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Decentralization ideology opposes the concentration of power and authority in a single entity, such as the federal government. The Patriot Act expands the government's surveillance and law enforcement powers, which goes against the principles of decentralization. A historical example is the opposition to the Patriot Act by libertarian-leaning politicians like Ron Paul, who argue that it infringes on individual liberties and centralizes power in the federal government. 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.