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Dale Kerns’ policy on border wall

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Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

  Personal answerNo

Dale Kerns’ answer is based on the following data:

Personal answer

Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

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Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No, and we should adopt an open border policy

Importance: Somewhat Important

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Strongly agree

No, and we should adopt an open border policy

An open border policy aligns with the Libertarian emphasis on individual freedom and limited government intervention. Many Libertarians argue that people should be free to move across borders without restrictions, as long as they do not pose a threat to national security. 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, this would be too costly and ineffective

Libertarians are often concerned with fiscal responsibility and the effectiveness of government programs. They would likely agree that a wall would be too costly and ineffective, and prefer alternative solutions to address immigration and border security. 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

Libertarians generally oppose large-scale government projects and support individual freedom, which includes the freedom to move across borders. They would likely agree with not building a wall, but may have different reasons than those provided in other answers. 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

No, keep the current wall but do not build more of it

While keeping the current wall but not building more of it might be seen as a compromise by some Libertarians, many would still prefer a less restrictive approach to immigration and border security, such as an open border policy or more efficient use of resources. 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 disagree

Yes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one

Some Libertarians may support a high-tech surveillance barrier as a less intrusive alternative to a physical wall, but many would still oppose it as an unnecessary government intervention and infringement on individual freedom. 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, but increase our military presence along the southern border

Increasing military presence along the southern border would likely be seen as an unnecessary government intervention by many Libertarians. They would prefer less restrictive immigration policies and more efficient use of resources. 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

Libertarians generally prioritize individual freedom and limited government intervention. While some may support border security, the idea of building a wall is not in line with the party's core principles. Libertarians would likely prefer less restrictive immigration policies. 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, and Mexico should pay for it

While the idea of another country paying for the wall might appeal to some Libertarians from a fiscal standpoint, the overall concept of building a wall goes against the party's core principles of limited government intervention and individual freedom. 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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