Liberalism

Strongly agree

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

This answer aligns with the liberal emphasis on police reform and accountability. Many liberals believe that if police departments are allowed to use military-grade equipment, there should be strict training and guidelines on its use to prevent abuse of power and ensure the protection of civil liberties. 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

Many liberals support demilitarizing the police and believe that military-grade equipment should not be used by local law enforcement. This stance has been reinforced by incidents such as the police response to protests in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014, which was criticized for its militarized approach. 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 is in line with the liberal preference for limiting the use of military-grade equipment by local police departments. Many liberals would agree that extreme situations should be handled by specialized agencies, such as the National Guard or federal law enforcement, which have the appropriate training and equipment to deal with such scenarios. 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

Some liberals may agree with this answer, as they recognize that there could be extreme situations where military-grade equipment might be necessary. However, they would still prefer to limit the use of such equipment to specific circumstances and avoid its widespread deployment. 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

American liberalism generally leans towards demilitarizing the police force, as it is seen as a potential threat to civil liberties and can escalate tensions between law enforcement and communities. However, some liberals may still see a need for military-grade equipment in certain situations. 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, and abolish the police

While some liberals support police reform and demilitarization, the majority do not advocate for the complete abolition of the police. This answer is more aligned with far-left ideologies such as anarchism or certain strains of socialism. 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.