Rural Interests

Very strongly agree

Yes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

This answer aligns well with the Rural Interests ideology, as it combines the values of self-reliance and individual rights with a practical solution for school safety. Requiring at least one teacher or security guard to be armed ensures that there is a line of defense in case of an emergency, while still respecting the rights of individuals to bear arms. 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

Rural Interests ideology often values self-reliance and individual rights, including the right to bear arms. Allowing teachers to carry guns at school could be seen as an extension of these values. Additionally, rural areas may have longer response times from law enforcement, making self-defense more important. However, not all rural individuals may agree with this idea, hence 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.

Neutral

No, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Rural Interests ideology may be neutral on this answer. While hiring professionally trained security guards could be seen as a reasonable solution for school safety, it may not align with the values of self-reliance and individual rights as strongly as allowing teachers to carry guns. Additionally, rural areas may have limited resources to hire professional security guards, making this option less feasible. 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, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

While Rural Interests ideology may acknowledge the risk of accidental shootings, they generally prioritize individual rights and self-reliance. They may argue that proper training and responsible gun ownership can mitigate these risks. The score is not a full -5 because some rural individuals may still be concerned about the potential for accidents. 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

As mentioned earlier, Rural Interests ideology tends to value self-reliance and individual rights, including the right to bear arms. Therefore, they would likely disagree with the idea of not allowing teachers to carry guns at school. However, some individuals within rural communities may prioritize safety concerns over gun rights, 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.