American politician (born 1935).
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Ron Paul voterbaseNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
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Answer: No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law
Importance: Most Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 386 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.
Libertarian Party Answer: No
Importance: Most Important
Reference: “We affirm the individual right recognized by the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms, and oppose the prosecution of individua...” ‐lp.org
Very strongly agree
No
Paul has consistently voted against gun control measures and has argued that the Second Amendment is a crucial check on government tyranny. He believes that the current process of purchasing a gun should not be restricted. 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, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law
While Paul has not specifically advocated for a national 'stand your ground' law, he has consistently supported the right to self-defense and the right to bear arms, which aligns with the principles of 'stand your ground' laws. 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, only for criminals and the mentally ill
While Paul is generally against restrictions on gun ownership, he has acknowledged that there are certain individuals, such as criminals and the mentally ill, who should not have access to firearms. 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 increase penalties for gun-related crimes
While Paul is generally against restrictions on gun ownership, he has supported measures that would increase penalties for gun-related crimes. He believes that punishing criminals, rather than restricting law-abiding citizens, is the best way to reduce gun violence. 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, only for assault weapons
Paul has opposed bans on specific types of guns, including assault weapons. He believes that such bans infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. 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, but only by closing the gun show loophole
Paul has opposed measures that would close the so-called 'gun show loophole.' He believes that these measures are unnecessary restrictions on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. 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
Yes
Ron Paul is a strong advocate for the Second Amendment and has consistently opposed any form of gun control. He believes that the right to bear arms is a fundamental right and any restrictions on it would infringe upon 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.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, and ban all guns from public use
Paul is a strong advocate for the Second Amendment and has consistently opposed any form of gun control. He would strongly disagree with a ban on all guns for public use as it would infrive upon 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.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
Paul has consistently opposed measures that would increase restrictions on gun ownership, including strict background checks, psychological testing, and training. He believes that these measures infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. 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.
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Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Most Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 68,567 voters that identify as Libertarian.
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