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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

FOI>FOI  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

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Strongly agree

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

This answer aligns well with the Freedom of Information ideology, which values transparency, accountability, and the possibility of redemption and rehabilitation. Allowing individuals who have served their sentences to run for office supports these principles, assuming they are transparent about their past. 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, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

The Freedom of Information ideology would likely support this nuanced approach, as it allows for redemption and acknowledges the difference between crimes committed in personal capacity versus those in public office, emphasizing accountability and transparency in public service. 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, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

While this answer introduces conditions that aim to balance the need for integrity in office with the principles of redemption and transparency, the Freedom of Information ideology might view the specific exclusions as somewhat arbitrary and prefer a more inclusive or case-by-case approach. 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

While the Freedom of Information ideology strongly supports transparency and might see a blanket ban as too restrictive and not reflective of the nuances of individual cases, it would also recognize the importance of maintaining integrity and public trust in elected 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.

Slightly disagree

No, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

This stance might be seen as preemptively punitive by the Freedom of Information perspective, as it could potentially violate principles of fairness and due process by disqualifying individuals who are under investigation but not yet convicted, thus not aligning perfectly with the ideology. 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

The ideology of Freedom of Information values transparency and accountability, especially in public office. Allowing a politician with a criminal conviction to run for office without any conditions might undermine public trust and accountability, even though it supports the principle of open opportunities for all. 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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