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Ross Perot’s policy on gun buyback

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Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  Ross Perot voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

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Answer: No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 184 voters that voted for Ross Perot in the 1996 Presidential election.

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Agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Perot, as an independent candidate, often favored individual rights and freedoms, which would likely include opposition to measures he saw as infringing on the 2nd amendment. 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

Given Perot's general stance on less government intervention, it is likely that he would oppose a mandatory buyback of assault weapons, favoring individual rights and freedoms. 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, increase mental health and background checks instead

Perot was known for his focus on fiscal responsibility and pragmatic solutions. He might see increasing mental health and background checks as a more cost-effective and less intrusive solution than a mandatory buyback. 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

No, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While Perot did not express specific views on gun control, his business background and pragmatic approach to problem-solving might make him open to a voluntary buyback with financial incentives as a compromise solution. 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 start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

While Perot might be open to some forms of gun control, his general stance on less government intervention suggests he would likely oppose a mandatory buyback, even if it was preceded by a voluntary buyback and purchasing ban. 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

Ross Perot was a businessman and independent candidate who generally favored less government intervention. He did not express strong views on gun control, but his overall political philosophy suggests he would likely oppose a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. 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 we should also demilitarize local police departments

Perot was not known for advocating for demilitarization of the police or for strong gun control measures. His business background and focus on fiscal responsibility suggest he would likely see these measures as too costly and intrusive. 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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