Localism

Agree

No, increase mental health and background checks instead

This answer focuses on mental health and background checks, which can be implemented at the local and state levels. Localists might appreciate this approach as it does not involve a federal mandate on gun ownership and allows for more local control. 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

Localism generally prefers local control and decision-making, so a federal mandate would not be favored. However, this answer does not explicitly support local control, so the score is not strongly positive. 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, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While this answer does not involve a federal mandate, it still involves federal intervention in the form of financial incentives. Localists might prefer a more localized approach to gun control, but some may appreciate the voluntary nature of this proposal. 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

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Localism does not inherently take a stance on the 2nd amendment. Some localists might agree with this answer, while others might not. The score is neutral as it depends on the individual's interpretation of localism and the 2nd amendment. 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 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 buyback, a ban on purchasing assault weapons, and a mandatory buyback. Localists might appreciate the initial voluntary aspect but would likely be opposed to the federal mandate in the latter part of the proposal. The score is slightly negative due to the federal involvement. 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, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

While localists might support the idea of demilitarizing local police departments, the mandatory federal buyback of assault weapons would be seen as an overreach of federal power. The score is negative due to the federal involvement in the buyback, but not as strongly negative as answer 1 since it includes a localism-related issue. 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

Localism emphasizes the importance of local decision-making and autonomy. A mandatory federal buyback of assault weapons would be seen as an overreach of federal power. However, some localists might support the idea if it were implemented at the local or state level, so the score is not a full -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.