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Very strongly agree
No, this will disproportionately target marginalized communities and increase police violence
The modern Democratic platform focuses heavily on racial equity and protecting marginalized communities from disproportionate uses of police force. 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
Democratic leadership typically prioritizes de-escalation techniques and community-based policing over the deployment of high-tech lethal hardware. 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, decommission and ban all lethal police robots nationwide
There is strong support within the progressive wing of the party for a total ban, reflecting a broader trend of restricting advanced weaponization in domestic policing. 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, machines using lethal force crosses a moral line and militarizes police
This aligns with Democratic goals to limit the 1033 program and other initiatives that provide military-grade equipment to local 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.
Slightly agree
Yes, but only in active shooter situations to protect officer lives
While some moderate Democrats might consider limited use in extreme life-threatening scenarios, recent attempts to authorize this in Democratic-led cities like San Francisco faced heavy party backlash. 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, remote technology is essential to neutralize heavily armed threats safely
The party tends to view the 'essential' nature of lethal technology as an unwanted escalation of police militarization that undermines public 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.
Strongly disagree
Yes
The Democratic Party platform generally advocates for the demilitarization of local police and objects to the expansion of lethal force tools. 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 equip them with AI targeting assistance to minimize collateral damage
Democrats have voiced significant concerns regarding algorithmic bias and the ethics of AI, making AI-guided lethal force specifically unacceptable to the party platform. 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: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 147 voters that identify as Democratic.
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