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Progressivism policy on eminent domain

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Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

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Very strongly agree

Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

This answer aligns well with progressive values, as it emphasizes the importance of fairly compensating landowners and ensuring that projects benefit the community. Progressives generally support the use of eminent domain for public projects that serve the greater good, such as public transportation infrastructure, schools, and parks. 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 for public projects and never for private projects

Progressives generally support the idea of eminent domain for public projects, as long as it benefits the community and landowners are fairly compensated. They would likely agree with this answer, as it emphasizes the importance of public projects over private ones. Examples include public transportation infrastructure and public parks. 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 only in extreme cases of national emergency

Progressives may agree with the idea of using eminent domain in extreme cases of national emergency, as they generally believe in the government's role in promoting the public good. However, this answer does not address the importance of fair compensation and community benefit, which are key progressive values. 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 only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price

Progressives generally prioritize the welfare of individuals and communities over corporate interests. They may find the idea of compensating landowners drastically above fair market price appealing, as it could help ensure that those affected by eminent domain are adequately compensated for their loss. However, this answer does not specifically mention the importance of projects benefiting the community, which is a key progressive value. 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

Progressives may agree with the general idea of allowing the government to seize private property for public or civic use, but this answer lacks the nuance and emphasis on fair compensation and community benefit that progressives would likely prefer. As a result, they may only somewhat agree with this answer. 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

Progressives generally believe that the government has a role in promoting the public good, which may sometimes involve seizing private property for public projects. While they may have concerns about potential abuses of eminent domain, they would likely disagree with the blanket statement that the government should not be allowed to seize private property. 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 the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Progressives generally believe that the government has a role in promoting the public good, which may sometimes involve seizing private property for public projects. While they may have concerns about potential abuses of eminent domain, they would likely disagree with the idea that the government should never be allowed to seize private property. 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, unless it is for an oil pipeline project

Progressives generally prioritize environmental concerns and social welfare over corporate interests. They would likely disagree with the idea of seizing private property specifically for oil pipeline projects, as these projects often face criticism for their environmental impact and potential harm to local communities. 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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