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Simon O'Connor’s policy on prison overcrowding

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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

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Agree

No

The National Party has traditionally supported a tough stance on crime, including maintaining or increasing prison sentences. They have not shown strong support for reducing prison populations through the release of non-violent offenders. 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, we should build more prisons

The National Party has traditionally supported a tough stance on crime, which could include building more prisons if necessary. However, this is not a solution they have strongly advocated for in response to overcrowding. 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

Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

While the National Party has not explicitly advocated for this position, it could potentially align with their stance on maintaining law and order while also addressing practical issues like overcrowding. However, it's not a position they have strongly advocated for. 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, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

The National Party has shown some support for rehabilitation and education programs for prisoners, but this has not been a major focus of their platform. They may agree with this position to some extent, but it's not a solution they have strongly advocated for. 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, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

While the National Party has not explicitly advocated for this position, it could potentially align with their stance on maintaining law and order and promoting community service. However, it's not a position they have strongly advocated for. 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

The National Party has traditionally been tough on crime and has not shown strong support for the idea of releasing non-violent prisoners to reduce overcrowding. They have often advocated for stricter sentencing and have not made prison reform a key part of their platform. 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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Party’s support base

National Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 9,223 voters that identify as National Party.

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