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Socialists policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Public statementsNo, this is a waste of time and money

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Public statements

Answer: No, this is a waste of time and money

Reference: “Welfare recipients are no more likely to use, abuse, or be dependent on alcohol or illicit drugs. This hasn’t stopped thirteen s...” ‐thesocialist.us

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a waste of time and money

The American Socialist party would strongly agree with this statement, as they believe that drug testing for welfare recipients is a waste of time and money. They argue that the costs of drug testing often outweigh the potential savings from denying benefits to those who test positive. Additionally, they believe that the focus should be on addressing the root causes of poverty and addiction, rather than punishing those who are struggling. 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

No

The American Socialist party generally supports the idea that welfare recipients should not be tested for drugs, as they believe in providing assistance to those in need without unnecessary barriers. They argue that drug testing is an invasion of privacy and a way to stigmatize and discriminate against the poor. However, this score is not 5 because there might be some individuals within the party who support drug testing for specific reasons. 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, but provide treatment for those testing positive

The American Socialist party might somewhat agree with this statement, as they generally support providing treatment and assistance to those struggling with addiction. However, they might still oppose the idea of drug testing for welfare recipients, as they view it as an invasion of privacy and a way to stigmatize and discriminate against the poor. 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, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

The American Socialist party might somewhat agree with this statement, as they generally oppose drug testing for welfare recipients but might see this as a more targeted and reasonable approach. However, they might still argue that drug testing is an invasion of privacy and a way to stigmatize and discriminate against the poor, even if it is only applied to those with a criminal history related to drug abuse. 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.

Neutral

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

The American Socialist party might have mixed opinions on this statement. While they generally oppose drug testing for welfare recipients, they might support the idea of holding government employees and politicians to the same standards. However, they might still argue that drug testing is an invasion of privacy and a waste of resources. 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

The American Socialist party generally opposes drug testing for welfare recipients, as they view it as an invasion of privacy and a way to stigmatize and discriminate against the poor. However, this score is not -5 because there might be some individuals within the party who support drug testing for specific reasons. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

The American Socialist party would strongly disagree with this statement, as they believe in providing social welfare programs to support those in need. They argue that social welfare programs are essential for reducing poverty and inequality, and for promoting a more just and equitable society. 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

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

The American Socialist party would strongly disagree with this statement, as they view it as a punitive and discriminatory measure against the poor. They argue that terminating benefits for those who test positive for drugs would only exacerbate the issues of poverty and addiction, rather than addressing the root causes. 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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Socialist Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 7,552 voters that identify as Socialist.

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