Norman Thomas

Very strongly agree

No, the draft is a form of involuntary servitude that should be abolished for everyone

This answer directly mirrors the party's platform, which views the draft as a violation of civil liberties and a form of involuntary servitude that must be abolished for all. 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

While the party agrees women should not be drafted, they believe this should apply to all genders equally through the total abolition of the draft system.

Disagree

No, women play a unique role in the family that must be protected from combat

As a party that embraces socialist feminism, they generally reject patriarchal and essentialist arguments that limit women's roles to the domestic or family sphere. 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, forcing mothers into war would destabilize society and harm the family unit

The party's opposition to the draft is rooted in a critique of capitalism and militarism rather than the protection of the traditional nuclear family unit. 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

The Socialist Party USA is fundamentally opposed to all forms of military conscription and calls for the immediate abolition of the Selective Service System. 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, true gender equality means sharing the responsibility of national defense

The party rejects the idea that gender equality should be achieved by expanding participation in imperialist military structures or state-mandated 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, modern warfare relies on technology, not physical strength, making gender irrelevant

The party opposes the draft on the grounds of anti-militarism and human rights, viewing the nature of modern warfare as a reason to disarm rather than to expand registration. 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.