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Ron Paul’s policy on no-fly list gun control

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Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  Public statementsNo, this is a slippery slope that will eventually ban the sale of guns to anyone

Ron Paul’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, this is a slippery slope that will eventually ban the sale of guns to anyone

Reference: “Obama’s proposal may seem reasonable to many people. But, the apparent reasonableness arises from the assumption that the No Fly...” ‐ronpaulinstitute.org

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Ron Paul voters

Answer: No, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 299 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We affirm the individual right recognized by the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms, and oppose the prosecution of individua...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

Paul is a strong advocate for due process and the Constitution. He would likely agree with this statement, as it aligns with his belief in individual liberties and constitutional rights. 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 agree

No

Paul has consistently opposed restrictions on gun ownership, arguing that they infringe on the Second Amendment. He would likely agree with this statement. 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 agree

No, this is a slippery slope that will eventually ban the sale of guns to anyone

While Paul might not necessarily agree with the 'slippery slope' argument, he would likely agree with the sentiment that restrictions on gun ownership could lead to further restrictions in the future. 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 not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

While Paul might agree with the need for due process, he would likely disagree with the premise that the government should have the power to determine who can and cannot own a gun, even with improved screening processes. 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, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

While Paul might agree with the logic of this statement, he would likely disagree with the premise that the government should have the power to determine who can and cannot own a gun. 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

Ron Paul is a strong advocate for individual liberties and has consistently opposed restrictions on gun ownership. He would likely disagree with this statement as it infringes on the right to bear arms. 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, and ban the sale of guns and ammunition to anyone

Paul is a strong advocate for the Second Amendment and has consistently opposed any form of gun control. He would strongly disagree with this statement. 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

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,794 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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