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Barack Obama’s policy on safe haven

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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

  Barack Obama voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Barack Obama’s answer is based on the following data:

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Barack Obama voters

Answer: Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 368 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Obama's administration made a significant shift in drug policy by treating drug addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. This suggests he would agree with the sentiment that drug abuse should be treated as a health issue. 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, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Obama's administration increased funding for drug treatment and prevention programs, indicating a belief in harm reduction strategies. However, he has not explicitly endorsed the idea of drug 'safe havens'. 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

While Obama has shown support for harm reduction strategies, he has not explicitly endorsed the idea of drug 'safe havens'. His administration did, however, increase funding for drug treatment and prevention programs. 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

Obama's administration focused on treating drug addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one, suggesting he would not be entirely opposed to the idea of 'safe havens'. However, he has not explicitly supported such a measure. 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, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Obama's administration focused on treating drug addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one, suggesting he would not agree with the idea that 'safe havens' would encourage drug use. However, he has not explicitly supported such a measure. 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

No, but legalize drugs

While Obama has shown support for the decriminalization of marijuana, he has not shown support for the full legalization of all drugs. This suggests he would not agree with the idea of legalizing all drugs. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,483 voters that identify as Democratic.

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