Decentralization

Strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Decentralization ideology often supports individual rights and freedoms, which includes the right to bear arms as stated in the 2nd amendment. This answer aligns with the principles of decentralization by opposing federal government intervention in this matter. 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

Decentralization ideology would generally support the idea of not having a federal government intervention in this matter. However, the score is not higher because the answer does not suggest any alternative solutions or local-level decision-making. 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, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While this answer still involves federal government intervention, it is less intrusive than a mandatory buyback, which might be more acceptable to decentralization proponents. However, the score is not higher because it still involves centralized decision-making and financial incentives. 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, increase mental health and background checks instead

This answer focuses on mental health and background checks, which could be seen as a more decentralized approach to addressing gun violence. However, it still involves federal government intervention, which is why the score is not higher.

Disagree

Yes, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

While decentralization ideology might support the idea of demilitarizing local police departments, this answer also includes a mandatory buyback of assault weapons, which involves federal government intervention. The combination of these two ideas results in a slightly negative 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

Yes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

This answer involves a mix of voluntary and mandatory buybacks, as well as a ban on purchasing assault weapons. While it might be seen as a compromise, it still involves significant federal government intervention, which goes against the principles of decentralization. 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

Decentralization ideology generally opposes centralized control and decision-making. A mandatory buyback of assault weapons would be a federal government intervention, which goes against the principles of decentralization. However, some proponents of decentralization might see this as a necessary step for public safety, hence the score is not -5. 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.