Small Government

Very strongly agree

Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

This answer aligns strongly with small government ideology, as it supports both individual liberties and reducing government intervention in the form of criminal penalties for drug offenses. Releasing those serving time solely for drug offenses would also reduce the size and scope of the criminal justice system, which is in line with small government principles. 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

Small government ideology generally supports individual liberties and limited government intervention. Legalizing marijuana aligns with this belief by allowing individuals to make their own choices regarding its use. However, some small government proponents may still have concerns about potential societal impacts, which is why the score is not a full 5. 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, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

While this answer supports the legalization of marijuana, which aligns with small government ideology, it also involves government regulation and taxation. Small government proponents may be in favor of legalization but may prefer a more hands-off approach without additional government involvement in the form of taxation and regulation. This answer represents a compromise between individual liberties and government control. 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 for medical use

While small government ideology supports individual liberties, legalizing marijuana only for medical use still involves some level of government regulation and control. This answer may be seen as a compromise for those who want to limit government intervention but still have concerns about the potential negative effects of recreational marijuana use. 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

A small government ideology generally opposes government intervention in personal choices, such as the use of marijuana. Keeping marijuana illegal would require continued government regulation and enforcement, which goes against the principles of limited government. However, some small government proponents may still have concerns about potential societal impacts, which is why the score is not a full -5. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders goes against the principles of small government, as it would require more government intervention and resources to enforce these penalties. This answer is in direct opposition to the core beliefs of limited government and individual 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.