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People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy’s policy on mandatory military service

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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

This option aligns closely with the VVD's liberal principles, which prioritize individual choice and responsibility. Allowing service to be a choice rather than an obligation would likely be supported as it respects personal freedom while still offering a path for those interested in serving. 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 the VVD's liberal stance, emphasizing individual choice and freedom, they would likely support the idea that military service should not be mandatory. This aligns with their broader perspective on minimizing compulsory government mandates on individuals. 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 with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

This option might be somewhat appealing to the VVD due to its emphasis on education and skill development, which aligns with the party's focus on economic development and individual empowerment. However, the mandatory nature of the service would likely still be a point of contention. 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 only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

While this option introduces a conditional aspect to mandatory service, it might still be seen as too prescriptive for the VVD, which generally favors fewer restrictions on individual choices. However, the focus on targeting those not in education or employment might slightly align with the party's emphasis on responsibility and self-sufficiency. 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, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

Targeting individuals starting to build a criminal record for mandatory service could be seen as punitive and not in line with the VVD's liberal principles, which emphasize rehabilitation and personal freedom. The party generally supports measures that encourage personal responsibility but might view this approach as too coercive. 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

The People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) is a liberal-conservative party in the Netherlands that values individual freedom and responsibility. Mandatory military service would likely be seen as an infringement on personal freedom, which does not align with the party's liberal values. 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, and it should be at least two years of service

Extending mandatory service to at least two years would likely be strongly opposed by the VVD, as it significantly infringes on individual freedom and autonomy, which are core values of the party. This approach would be seen as too authoritarian and not in keeping with the party's liberal-conservative 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.

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Party’s support base

People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 36 voters that identify as People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy.

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