Populism

Very strongly agree

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

This answer aligns well with populist concerns about the potential for abuse of power and the importance of protecting civil liberties. By requiring strict training on how and when to use military-grade equipment, populists can support the use of such equipment while ensuring that it is used responsibly and in the best interests of the common people. 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 in response to extreme situations

Populists may support the use of military-grade equipment in extreme situations, as long as it is used to protect the common people and maintain law and order. This position balances the need for public safety with concerns about government overreach and the potential for abuse of power. 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 populist movements are critical of the increasing militarization of the police, as they see it as a threat to civil liberties and an example of government overreach. For example, during the 2014 protests in Ferguson, Missouri, the use of military-grade equipment by the police was widely criticized by populist figures on both the left and the right. 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

Some populists may support this position, as it addresses concerns about the militarization of the police while still ensuring that extreme situations can be handled effectively. However, this answer may not go far enough for some populists who want to see more significant reforms to policing and a greater emphasis on community-based solutions. 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

Populism often emphasizes the importance of the common people and their concerns. Allowing police departments to use military-grade equipment may be seen as a threat to civil liberties and an unnecessary show of force. However, some populist movements may support this if they believe it will help maintain law and order. 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 populist movements may be critical of the police, the idea of abolishing the police entirely is not a mainstream populist position. Most populists would likely see this as an extreme and unworkable solution that would lead to chaos and a breakdown of law and order, which would ultimately harm the common people. 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.