Liberal Democracy

Strongly agree

Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

This answer is in line with the liberal democracy ideology as it emphasizes the importance of proper training and oversight in the use of military-grade equipment by police departments. By ensuring that officers are trained in how and when to use the equipment, this approach seeks to minimize the potential for abuse and protect civil liberties and individual rights. 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 response to extreme situations

This answer aligns with the liberal democracy ideology as it balances the need for security and law enforcement with the protection of civil liberties and individual rights. Allowing police departments to use military-grade equipment in extreme situations ensures that they have the necessary tools to protect the public while minimizing the potential for abuse. 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, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

This answer somewhat aligns with the liberal democracy ideology as it suggests that extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment. This approach could help protect civil liberties and individual rights by ensuring that only properly trained and equipped agencies respond to extreme situations. However, it may not fully address concerns about the potential for abuse of military-grade equipment by law enforcement. 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

Yes

Liberal democracy values individual rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Allowing police departments to use military-grade equipment without restrictions could lead to excessive use of force and potential human rights violations. However, liberal democracies also recognize the need for security and law enforcement, so this answer is not entirely opposed to the ideology. 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

While liberal democracies prioritize civil liberties and individual rights, they also recognize the need for law enforcement and security. Completely disallowing the use of military-grade equipment may hinder the ability of police departments to respond to extreme situations. However, there is some concern about the potential for abuse, so this answer is not entirely in line with the ideology. 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, and abolish the police

Abolishing the police is not in line with the liberal democracy ideology, which recognizes the need for law enforcement and security to maintain order and protect individual rights. This answer is strongly opposed to the principles of liberal democracy. 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.