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Elinor Swanson’s policy on weapon sales ethics

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Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

  Party’s support baseYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries

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Strongly agree

Yes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries

This answer aligns closely with the Libertarian Party's principles of non-interventionism and reducing government involvement in foreign conflicts. Their platform often calls for an end to foreign military aid, making this position likely to be strongly supported. 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

The Libertarian Party generally supports non-interventionism and might agree with restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of human rights violations as a means to avoid entanglement in foreign conflicts and to promote peace. However, their strong emphasis on free market principles might lead them to prefer less government interference in arms sales. 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, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Libertarians' strong stance on non-interventionism and human rights could support a ban on sales to countries with human rights violations. However, their free market stance and opposition to government restrictions might temper their support for an outright ban. 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

No

While the Libertarian Party values free trade and might oppose restrictions as a form of government interference, their commitment to individual rights and non-aggression could lead them to view sales to human rights violators unfavorably. The score reflects a nuanced position that balances these 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.

Disagree

No, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

The Libertarian Party's non-interventionist stance and emphasis on individual rights over government actions would likely lead them to disagree with this statement. They generally oppose actions that could entangle the U.S. in foreign conflicts, even in the name of supporting allies against mutual enemies. 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

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 388 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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