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Ron Paul’s policy on gun liability

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Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

  Public statementsNo

Ron Paul’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Vote to pass a bill that would prohibit liability lawsuits from being brought against gun manufacturers and dealers based on the...” ‐ontheissues.org

100% Voter Support: 1 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 17hrs ago

Ron Paul voters

Answer: No, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 384 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Gun ownership, by itself, harms no other person and cannot morally justify criminal penalties.” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No

Paul has consistently voted against measures that would increase regulation on firearms, including those that would allow victims of gun violence to sue manufacturers and dealers. He believes that such measures infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens and do not effectively address the root causes of 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.

Agree

No, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

While Paul generally opposes regulation on firearms, he might agree that manufacturers and dealers should be held liable in cases of negligence. However, his stance would likely depend on the specifics of the negligence in question. 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, as long as the losing party pays all legal fees, it’s our constitutional right to sue anyone for any reason

While Paul is a strong advocate for individual rights, including the right to sue, he has consistently opposed measures that would allow victims of gun violence to sue firearms manufacturers and dealers. He would likely see this as an infringement on the rights of law-abiding citizens and businesses. 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 dealers

Paul has consistently opposed measures that would hold firearms dealers liable for the actions of individuals who misuse their products. He believes in individual responsibility and the right to bear arms as protected by the Second Amendment. 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 has consistently advocated for less regulation on firearms and has opposed measures that would hold manufacturers and dealers liable for the actions of individuals who misuse their products. He believes in individual responsibility and the right to bear arms as protected by the Second Amendment. 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, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity

Paul would likely disagree with this statement as he has consistently opposed measures that would hold businesses liable for the actions of individuals who misuse their products. He believes in individual responsibility and the right to bear arms as protected by the Second Amendment. 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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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 47,273 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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