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J.D. Scholten’s policy on safe haven

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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

J.D. Scholten’s answer is based on the following data:

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J.D. Scholten voters

Answer: Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 24 voters that voted for J.D. Scholten in the 2020 Iowa District 4 US House of Representatives election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Scholten has been vocal about his belief that drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue, aligning with his broader views on criminal justice 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.

Strongly agree

Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Scholten's focus on healthcare and criminal justice reform suggests he would likely agree with the idea that drug 'safe havens' could help reduce the drug overdose death rate. 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

While J.D. Scholten has not explicitly stated his position on drug 'safe havens', his progressive stance on healthcare and criminal justice reform suggests he may be open to harm reduction strategies like these. 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, but legalize drugs

While Scholten supports criminal justice reform, there is no evidence to suggest he supports the full legalization of all 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.

Disagree

No

Given his progressive stance on healthcare and criminal justice reform, it is unlikely that Scholten would outright oppose harm reduction strategies like drug 'safe havens'. 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, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Scholten's progressive stance on healthcare and criminal justice reform suggests he would likely disagree with the idea that drug 'safe havens' would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers. 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: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,511 voters that identify as Democratic.

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