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Ron Paul’s policy on gun buyback

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Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  Ron Paul voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

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Answer: No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 246 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Ron Paul has consistently argued that gun control measures violate the 2nd Amendment. He would likely strongly agree with this statement. 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 agree

No

Given his strong support for the 2nd Amendment and opposition to gun control measures, Ron Paul would likely strongly agree with this statement. 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

No, increase mental health and background checks instead

While Ron Paul is generally opposed to gun control measures, he might be more open to measures that focus on mental health and background checks, as these could be seen as less intrusive on gun owners' rights. 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, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

While Ron Paul has expressed concerns about the militarization of the police, he would likely disagree with this statement due to the inclusion of a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. 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, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While this answer is less extreme than a mandatory buyback, it still involves government intervention in gun ownership, which Ron Paul would likely oppose. 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 staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment and has consistently opposed gun control measures throughout his political career. He would likely strongly disagree with a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. 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, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

This answer involves both a voluntary buyback and a ban on purchasing assault weapons, both of which Ron Paul would likely strongly disagree with given his support for the 2nd 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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Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,146 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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