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Ronald Reagan’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?

  Ronald Reagan voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Ronald Reagan’s answer is based on the following data:

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Ronald Reagan voters

Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 379 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Reagan strongly believed in the principle of voluntary service. He was president when the all-volunteer force was solidified, and he supported this model throughout his presidency. 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

Reagan was a proponent of a volunteer military and did not advocate for mandatory military service. He believed in the importance of individual freedom and choice, which aligns with the idea of not requiring every 18 year old to serve in the military. 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 disagree

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

Reagan was a strong supporter of the military and believed in the importance of military training. While he also valued education and skill development, he did not advocate for mandatory service with a focus on these areas. 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 Reagan did believe in the importance of military service and education, he did not advocate for mandatory service for those not pursuing further education or employment. He believed in the importance of individual choice and freedom. 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

While Ronald Reagan was a strong supporter of the military, he did not advocate for mandatory military service for all 18 year olds. He believed in a strong volunteer military and did not push for a draft or mandatory service during his presidency. 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

Reagan did not advocate for mandatory military service as a form of punishment or rehabilitation for those with a criminal record. He believed in the importance of the justice system and did not propose using the military in this way. 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

Reagan did not advocate for mandatory military service, let alone extending it to two years. He believed in a strong volunteer military and did not push for a draft or mandatory service during his presidency. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 20,758 voters that identify as Republican.

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