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Ron Paul’s policy on paid sick leave

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Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

  Public statementsNo

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

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees.” ‐ontheissues.org

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Ron Paul voters

Answer: No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 263 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “To truly help families, the federal government should look for ways to reduce the regulatory burden on employers so that they ca...” ‐cato.org

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Very strongly agree

No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

This answer aligns closely with Paul's libertarian views. He believes that businesses should be able to decide their own competitive incentives without government interference. 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

Paul's libertarian philosophy supports the idea that businesses should have the freedom to decide their own policies, including those related to employee benefits. 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, too many workers take advantage of these programs

Paul might agree to some extent with this statement, as it reflects a concern about potential abuse of government-mandated programs. 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 sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice

While this answer includes a limitation to unexpected sick leave, it still involves government intervention in business practices, which Paul generally opposes. 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 maternity leave

Despite the limitation to maternity leave, this answer still involves government intervention in business practices, which Paul generally opposes. 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 companies with 100+ employees

Although this answer includes a limitation on the size of the business, it still involves government intervention in business practices, which Paul generally opposes. 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

Ron Paul is a libertarian and believes in minimal government intervention in the economy. He would likely disagree with the idea of government mandating businesses to provide paid leave. 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, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

While Paul may agree that lack of paid sick leave can be unfair, he would likely argue that it's not the government's role to mandate such policies. 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, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses

While this answer shifts the burden from businesses to the federal government, it still involves government intervention in the economy, which Paul generally opposes. 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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