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More Direct Democracy’s policy on demilitarize the police

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Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

MDD>MDD  ChatGPTNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

More Direct Democracy’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

This position aligns with a nuanced view that recognizes the need for specialized responses to extreme situations without broadly militarizing the police, likely reflecting the party's preference for proportionate and well-regulated approaches to law enforcement. 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

Given their emphasis on direct democracy and potentially a more libertarian or civil liberties-oriented stance, they might oppose the militarization of police as it could be seen as a threat to personal freedoms and community trust. 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 with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

This answer aligns with a cautious approach to police militarization, emphasizing training and restrictions, which might be seen as a compromise position that respects the need for public safety while guarding against overreach. 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

While generally skeptical of police militarization, they might see the necessity in extreme situations, provided there is clear oversight and public consent through direct democratic means. 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

The More Direct Democracy Party, focusing on direct democracy and citizen involvement, likely views military-grade equipment in police forces as excessive and contrary to principles of community-based policing and 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and abolish the police

The call to abolish the police entirely is likely too radical for the More Direct Democracy Party, which, despite advocating for significant reforms, would probably support maintaining some form of law enforcement structure. 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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