Right

Strongly agree

Yes, but only for drug dealers, not users

This position aligns closely with a nuanced shift within conservative circles towards distinguishing between drug users and drug dealers. The idea of targeting dealers with harsher sentences while offering users treatment and more lenient penalties reflects a growing acknowledgment of the addiction crisis as a health issue rather than purely a criminal one. This approach is seen as a compromise that maintains tough stances on drug distribution while addressing the need for compassion and rehabilitation for addicts. 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

Historically, the 'Right' or conservative ideology has often supported tougher crime laws, including mandatory minimum sentences, as part of a broader 'tough on crime' approach. This stance is rooted in the belief that strict penalties deter crime. However, there's a growing faction within the conservative movement that advocates for criminal justice reform, questioning the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of mandatory minimums, especially for non-violent drug offenses. 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

Traditionally, the 'Right' has been less supportive of reducing or eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for drug possession, viewing such measures as too lenient and potentially encouraging drug use and related criminal activity. However, the score is not more negative due to the increasing support within the conservative community for criminal justice reform, which includes reevaluating mandatory minimum sentences. 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.