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Lloyd Smucker’s policy on mandatory military service

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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Lloyd Smucker’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Smucker's stance aligns with the idea that military service should be a choice, not an obligation. He has consistently supported voluntary military service and has not proposed any legislation to make it mandatory. 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

Smucker's public statements and policy positions suggest that he believes in voluntary military service. He has not advocated for mandatory military service for all citizens.

Neutral

Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Smucker has not made clear statements on this specific issue. However, he has shown support for both military training and education, making his stance on this issue unclear. 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 only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

While Smucker has not specifically addressed this issue, his general stance on military service suggests that he would not support mandatory service based on education or employment status. 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

Lloyd Smucker, a Republican, has not publicly advocated for mandatory military service for all 18-year-olds. His focus has been more on supporting veterans and strengthening the military, rather than compulsory service. 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 only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

Smucker has not advocated for mandatory military service as a form of punishment or rehabilitation for those with criminal records. His focus has been more on criminal justice reform and supporting law enforcement. 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

Yes, and it should be at least two years of service

Smucker has not advocated for mandatory military service, let alone extending it to two years. His policy positions suggest that he supports voluntary service and strengthening the military, rather than making service mandatory. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 20,171 voters that identify as Republican.

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