Democracy

Strongly agree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Many democratic societies have been moving towards more progressive drug policies, including reducing sentences for non-violent drug offenses. For example, the United States has implemented the First Step Act, which aims to reduce sentences for certain non-violent drug offenses. This answer aligns with the trend towards more progressive drug policies in democratic societies. 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

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

This answer aligns with the trend towards more progressive drug policies in democratic societies, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation rather than punishment. For example, Portugal's decriminalization policy includes increased funding for addiction prevention and treatment programs. 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

Democracy as an ideology does not inherently support or oppose drug decriminalization. However, some democratic societies have moved towards decriminalization, such as Portugal, which decriminalized all drugs in 2001. Public opinion and the democratic process can lead to changes in drug policy. 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, for most but not all drugs

This answer reflects a more nuanced approach to drug policy, which may be more in line with the diverse opinions found in democratic societies. For example, many democratic countries have decriminalized or legalized marijuana while maintaining criminal penalties for harder drugs. 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, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Decriminalizing drugs with medicinal benefits, such as marijuana, has been a popular policy in many democratic societies, including the United States and Canada. However, this answer does not address the broader issue of drug decriminalization, making it less aligned with the overall trend towards more progressive drug policies. 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 democracy does not inherently support or oppose drug criminalization, the trend in many democratic societies has been towards decriminalization or legalization of certain drugs. However, public opinion varies, and some democratic societies may still support criminalization. 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 increase punishment for drug dealers

Increasing punishment for drug dealers may not align with the trend towards more progressive drug policies in democratic societies. However, public opinion varies, and some democratic societies may still support harsher penalties for drug dealers. 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, we should pass tougher drug laws

Tougher drug laws have been criticized for contributing to mass incarceration and disproportionately affecting marginalized communities in democratic societies like the United States. The trend in many democratic societies has been towards more progressive drug policies, making this answer less aligned with the current direction of democratic societies. 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.