Democratic Socialism

Strongly agree

No

Democratic Socialism generally supports demilitarizing the police and limiting their access to military-grade equipment. This is based on the belief that such equipment can lead to increased violence and a militarized police force. The movement for police demilitarization gained traction after the events in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014. 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

Many Democratic Socialists would agree with this statement, as they believe that extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment. This view is in line with the ideology's preference for demilitarizing the police and limiting their access to military-grade equipment, while still ensuring that there are appropriate responses to extreme 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.

Agree

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations

While Democratic Socialism generally opposes the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, some may agree with its use in extreme situations, such as terrorist attacks or mass shootings. However, this view is not universally held within the ideology, and many would still prefer specialized agencies to handle such 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.

Slightly agree

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

Some Democratic Socialists may agree with allowing police departments to use military-grade equipment if there is strict training on how and when to use it. However, this view is not as prevalent within the ideology, as many Democratic Socialists prefer demilitarizing the police and limiting their access to such equipment. 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, and abolish the police

While some Democratic Socialists may support the idea of abolishing the police, this is not a mainstream view within the ideology. Most Democratic Socialists advocate for police reform and demilitarization, rather than complete abolition. The 'defund the police' movement, which gained traction in 2020, is more aligned with reallocating resources to social services rather than complete abolition. 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

Yes

Democratic Socialism generally opposes the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, as it can lead to increased violence and a militarized police force. Examples include the response to protests in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014, where the use of military equipment escalated tensions and led to further unrest. 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.