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John B. Anderson’s policy on demilitarize the police

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Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

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Answer: Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 30 voters that voted for John B. Anderson in the 1980 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Anderson would likely strongly agree with this answer. He was a proponent of law and order, but also a strong advocate for civil liberties. He would likely support the use of military grade equipment by police departments, but with strict training and oversight to prevent abuses. 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, but only in response to extreme situations

This answer seems to align most closely with Anderson's moderate views. He would likely support the use of military grade equipment in extreme situations, but with restrictions and oversight to prevent abuses. 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, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Anderson might agree with this answer to some extent. He would likely support the idea of higher agencies with specialized training and equipment handling extreme situations, but he might not fully agree with the idea of completely prohibiting police departments from using military grade equipment. 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.

Neutral

No

Anderson's stance on this issue is not explicitly known. However, given his moderate views, he might not fully support a complete ban on the use of military grade equipment by police departments, but he would likely advocate for restrictions and oversight. 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

John B. Anderson, as a moderate Republican, might not fully agree with unrestricted use of military grade equipment by police departments. While he was a supporter of law and order, he also advocated for civil liberties and might have concerns about potential abuses. 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, and abolish the police

Anderson was a supporter of law and order and would strongly disagree with the idea of abolishing the police. He believed in the importance of law enforcement in maintaining a safe and orderly society. 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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