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David Wilson Brown’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

David Wilson Brown’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 17hrs ago

David Wilson Brown voters

Answer: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 45 voters that voted for David Wilson Brown in the 2020 North Carolina District 5 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Decriminalize the use of cannabis and automatically expunge all prior cannabis use convictions. Biden believes no one should be ...” ‐joebiden.com

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Brown's progressive values align with the idea of decriminalizing drugs that offer medicinal benefits, such as marijuana. 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 agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

This answer aligns closely with Brown's progressive values, which emphasize addressing root causes of issues like drug addiction through increased funding for prevention and rehabilitation. 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

Yes, for most but not all drugs

This answer aligns with Brown's likely stance, as it suggests a nuanced approach to drug policy that differentiates between types of 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.

Strongly agree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Brown's progressive values align with the idea of reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses, although he has not explicitly stated this position. 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

David Wilson Brown has not explicitly stated his stance on the complete decriminalization of all drugs. However, as a progressive Democrat, he may be more open to drug policy reform. 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, and increase punishment for drug dealers

While Brown has not explicitly stated his stance on this issue, his progressive values suggest he would not support increasing punishment for drug dealers without addressing underlying issues such as poverty and lack of opportunity. 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

While Brown has not explicitly stated his stance on this issue, his progressive values suggest he would not be in favor of maintaining the status quo of criminalizing drug use. 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, we should pass tougher drug laws

Brown's progressive values suggest he would not support tougher drug laws, as these often disproportionately affect marginalized communities. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 29,117 voters that identify as Democratic.

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