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Independents policy on demilitarize the police

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Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Personal answerYes

  ChatGPTYes, but only in response to extreme situations

  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

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Official answer

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Common Sense Party is committed to transparency in politics and personally submitted this answer on September 18th, 2023

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ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

This answer aligns most closely with the CA Common Sense Party's stance. They believe that police departments should have access to military grade equipment, but there should be strict training on how and when to use it to ensure it is used responsibly and effectively. 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 agree

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations

This answer aligns well with the CA Common Sense Party's balanced approach. They believe that military grade equipment should be available to police departments, but its use should be limited to extreme situations. 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, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

The CA Common Sense Party would likely agree with this answer to some extent. They believe in the importance of specialized training and equipment for handling extreme situations, but they also believe that local police departments should have access to the resources they need. 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

The CA Common Sense Party believes in a balanced approach to law enforcement. While they may not fully support unrestricted use of military grade equipment by police departments, they do understand the need for such equipment in certain situations. 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

The CA Common Sense Party does not completely oppose the use of military grade equipment by police departments. They believe that such equipment can be necessary in certain situations, but its use should be regulated. 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, and abolish the police

The CA Common Sense Party strongly disagrees with this answer. They believe in the importance of law enforcement and do not support the idea of abolishing the police. 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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