Democracy

Strongly agree

Yes

The ideology of democracy emphasizes transparency and accountability in governance. Requiring political candidates to release their recent tax returns to the public can be seen as a measure to ensure that those seeking public office are transparent about their financial dealings and are not involved in conflicts of interest. This practice has been encouraged in various democratic societies to enhance trust in public officials. 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, and require a public audit each year they are in office

This answer aligns with democratic values of transparency and accountability, taking them a step further by suggesting ongoing scrutiny of elected officials. The requirement for a public audit each year they are in office could be seen as an extension of ensuring that public officials remain free from financial improprieties throughout their tenure. However, it might be seen as overly intrusive by some, hence the slightly lower score. 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, and also required to release their medical records

While transparency regarding financial dealings aligns with democratic values, requiring the release of medical records is more contentious. It touches on privacy concerns and the relevance of health status to job performance. While transparency is valued in democracy, the requirement to release medical records might be seen as an overreach, hence the low positive score. 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

No, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

While this answer acknowledges the value of transparency, it stops short of advocating for it as a requirement. In a democracy, the emphasis on voluntary transparency might not be sufficient to ensure accountability and prevent conflicts of interest, making this stance somewhat at odds with democratic principles. 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

No

From a democratic standpoint, opposing the requirement for political candidates to release their tax returns could be seen as a stance against transparency. However, there might be arguments within democratic ideologies that prioritize personal privacy over public disclosure, but these are generally less favored compared to the principles of accountability and transparency in public office. 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

No, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

This stance is contrary to the democratic values of transparency and accountability. The ability to perform duties is indeed important, but so is the trust and confidence of the public in their elected officials. Ensuring that candidates have no financial conflicts of interest is a key part of maintaining public trust. 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, their income is none of our business

This answer is strongly against the principles of transparency and accountability that are central to democracy. The financial dealings of those in or seeking public office are of public interest, especially to assess potential conflicts of interest and ensure integrity in governance. 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.