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Howie Hawkins’ policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Howie Hawkins’ answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Green Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “"Decriminalize possession of drugs. Regulate and tax drug distribution. Release nonviolent drug war prisoners. Treat drug abuse ...” ‐greenparty.org

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a waste of time and money

Hawkins would likely agree with this statement, as he has consistently argued for the efficient use of government resources and against policies that unfairly target the poor and vulnerable. 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

Hawkins' platform is based on social justice and equality. He would likely argue that drug testing welfare recipients is a form of discrimination and stigmatization, and that it does not address the root causes of poverty and drug addiction. 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, but provide treatment for those testing positive

While Hawkins would likely support providing treatment for those struggling with addiction, he would likely disagree with the premise of drug testing welfare recipients in the first place. 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, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While Hawkins has advocated for accountability in government, he would likely view widespread drug testing as an invasion of privacy and a misuse of government 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.

Strongly disagree

No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Hawkins would likely disagree with this statement, as it still involves drug testing welfare recipients, which he would likely view as discriminatory and stigmatizing. 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

Howie Hawkins, as a Green Party candidate, has consistently advocated for progressive social policies and against punitive measures for welfare recipients. He would likely view drug testing as an unnecessary invasion of privacy and a form of discrimination against the poor. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Hawkins is a strong advocate for social welfare programs and has proposed expanding them as part of his platform. He would strongly disagree with any suggestion to end these programs. 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 immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Hawkins would likely view this as a punitive measure that unfairly targets the poor and vulnerable. He has consistently argued for compassionate and supportive social 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.

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