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Ron Paul’s policy on demilitarize the police

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Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Ron Paul 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: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 185 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

This answer aligns with Paul's views on limited government and his concerns about the militarization of the police. He would likely agree that extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment, rather than by local police departments. 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

Paul has been critical of the militarization of police forces, arguing that it can lead to abuses of power and civil liberties. He would likely agree with the sentiment that police departments should not be allowed to use 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.

Agree

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

Paul might agree with this statement to some extent, as it suggests a level of restraint and oversight in the use of military grade equipment by police departments. However, his general opposition to the militarization of the police suggests he would not fully endorse this position. 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, but only in response to extreme situations

While Paul has expressed concerns about the militarization of the police, he might agree that there could be extreme situations where the use of such equipment is necessary. However, his libertarian philosophy would likely make him cautious about defining what constitutes an 'extreme situation'. 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

Ron Paul has consistently advocated for a smaller, less intrusive government. He has expressed concerns about the militarization of the police and the potential for abuse of power. However, he has not categorically opposed the use of military grade equipment by police departments. 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

Ron Paul is a libertarian and believes in limited government, but he does not advocate for the abolition of the police. He believes in the rule of law and the need for law enforcement, although he has criticized the overreach and militarization of police forces. 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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