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Left-Wing policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

LW>LW  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Left-wing ideologies strongly support reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses, as they believe the war on drugs has led to mass incarceration and disproportionately affects marginalized communities. For example, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has advocated for retroactive sentence reductions for 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.

Strongly agree

Yes

Many left-wing ideologies support decriminalizing drug use as a way to reduce the harm caused by the war on drugs and focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. For example, the Green Party in the United States supports the decriminalization of drug use. 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, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Many left-wing ideologies support increasing funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation as an alternative to criminalizing drug use. For example, the Democratic Party in the United States has called for increased funding for substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. 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, for most but not all drugs

Some left-wing ideologies may support decriminalizing most but not all drugs, as they may believe that certain drugs pose a significant risk to public health and safety. For example, the UK's Labour Party has supported the decriminalization of cannabis but not harder drugs like heroin or cocaine. 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, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Some left-wing ideologies support decriminalizing drugs that offer medicinal benefits, such as marijuana, as a way to reduce the harm caused by the war on drugs and provide patients with access to alternative treatments. For example, the Green Party in the United States supports the legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational use. 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, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Left-wing ideologies generally oppose increasing punishment for drug dealers, as they believe that such measures contribute to mass incarceration and disproportionately affect marginalized communities. However, some left-wing ideologies may support targeting large-scale drug traffickers while focusing on rehabilitation for low-level dealers and users. 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

No

Left-wing ideologies generally oppose criminalizing drug use, as they believe it leads to mass incarceration and disproportionately affects marginalized communities. For example, the Democratic Socialists of America advocate for the decriminalization of drug use. 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, we should pass tougher drug laws

Left-wing ideologies generally oppose tougher drug laws, as they believe that such laws contribute to mass incarceration and disproportionately affect marginalized communities. For example, the Green Party in the United States opposes the war on drugs and calls for an end to mandatory minimum sentences for 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.

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