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Doug Marks’ policy on flag burning

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Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Party’s support baseNo

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Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No, this is a violation of free speech

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We support full freedom of expression and oppose government censorship, regulation or control of communications media and techno...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of free speech

This answer aligns with the Libertarian Party's core principles of individual freedom and limited government intervention. The party believes that free speech is a fundamental right, and making flag burning illegal would be a violation of that right. The Supreme Court case Texas v. Johnson (1989) ruled that flag burning is protected under the First Amendment, which the Libertarian Party supports. 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

The Libertarian Party would generally agree with this answer, as they support individual rights and freedoms, including the freedom of speech and expression. However, this answer does not explicitly mention the importance of free speech, which is a key aspect of the party's stance on this 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.

Strongly agree

No, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

While this answer does not explicitly mention free speech, it does emphasize the importance of individual rights and the freedom to express one's opinions, even if they are unpopular or offensive. This aligns with the Libertarian Party's belief in 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.

Agree

No, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should

This answer downplays the significance of the American flag, which may not fully align with the Libertarian Party's views. However, the party does support individual freedom and the right to express one's opinions, even if they are controversial or unpopular. The focus on individual rights in this answer is consistent with the party's principles. 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

The Libertarian Party strongly believes in individual freedom and limited government intervention. Making flag burning illegal would go against their core principles of free speech and expression. The party has not advocated for such a law. 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 illegal to burn any nation’s flag

The Libertarian Party strongly believes in individual freedom and limited government intervention. Making it illegal to burn any nation's flag would go against their core principles of free speech and expression. The party has not advocated for such a law and would likely strongly disagree with this answer. 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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Candidate’s support base

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,935 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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