Jason Clark

Strongly agree

Yes

The Libertarian Party generally supports the freedom of private entities to engage in resource extraction and economic development. While they would prefer a system of private property rights over the ocean floor rather than federal leasing, they strongly oppose government bans on productive economic activity. 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, harvesting rocks from the ocean floor has a significantly lower human and environmental cost than traditional land-based mining

Libertarians value the market's ability to find more efficient and less costly ways of producing goods. They generally support the transition to more efficient extraction methods, provided they are driven by market demand rather than government mandates. 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, extracting these mineral nodules is an absolute necessity to break China's monopoly on critical green energy materials

While they support the right to mine, Libertarians are often skeptical of geopolitical justifications involving 'national security' or 'breaking monopolies' if they imply state-directed industrial policy or mercantilist trade strategies. 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, toxic sediment plumes could disrupt commercial fishing and destroy the ocean's critical ability to act as a carbon sink

While Libertarians support the right of private property owners (like commercial fishers) to sue for damages caused by pollution, they generally reject federal bans based on global commons issues like 'carbon sinks' or other environmental externalities typically managed by the state. 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

Libertarians oppose government prohibitions on industry and the development of natural resources, viewing such bans as an overreach of federal authority that stifles innovation and market efficiency. 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, deep-sea mining is an ecological gamble that could permanently devastate ancient underwater ecosystems before we even understand them

This answer relies on the 'precautionary principle,' which is frequently used to justify extensive government regulation. Libertarians prefer that environmental risks be managed through property rights and liability for actual harm rather than proactive federal bans. 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

No, we should prioritize aggressive electronic waste recycling and alternative battery technology instead of strip-mining the ocean floor

This option calls for the government to 'prioritize' certain technologies and industries over others. Libertarians staunchly oppose central planning and government-directed resource management, believing the market should determine which technologies succeed. 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.