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@B5XRWM9 from Louisiana answered…4 days4D

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

They should be performing community service everyday and have an electronic monitor on so their exact location is always known.

@B5XRWM9 from Louisiana answered…4 days4D

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Police officers should be held to the higher standard and should not automatically receive immunity because they are police officers. If they do something wron…

@B5XRWM9 from Louisiana answered…4 days4D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Local police departments should keep their funding and should be given addition funding to use for social and community based programs.

@B5XR5P5 from Utah answered…5 days5D

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Yes, but only if there are at least three people who died from the drugs that were trafficked and the intention was to kill them.

@B5XQ8WT from Nebraska answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

yes but keep some budget for the police so they can expand on the ability to do their jobs the correct way

@B5XQ8HX from Indiana answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, and extend the training period for police, introduce racial sensitivity into police academies, as well as vetting and accountability

@B5XPGW2 from Texas answered…5 days5D

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

solitary confinement should be decreased among juveniles besides exceptions on a case to case basis if a child is a threat to the people near they should be all…

@B5XPCMB from Minnesota answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Funding should be proportionally balanced between well-funded police training, social based programs, and community based programs.

@B5XMTZT from Florida answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

The police should work with social and community based programs, like if you have a domestic dispute, it should not be only the police showing up, they should a…

@B5XM23B from Tennessee answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but funding should be split between both our forces and programs since they’re both services in communities.

@B5XLHF2 from California answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Depends, I believe that some police can be replaced with community responders in some cases but that increased training/funding is needed in others.

@B5XKXJK from Texas answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

i feel police can be very helpful for helping the community rid the streets of crime but we shouldn't give them such high authority it makes some police feel hi…

@B5XK8FG from Alabama answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

The police should be held to stricter standards and consequences, but should not become completely obsolete.

@B5XJR33 from Indiana answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

NO, but form a community branch of government that deals with the social worker aspects of police work that officers are not qualified for.

@B5XJF6W from Texas answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Freeze police funding and add new funding to mental health professionals trained on the jobs police aren’t trained for.

@B5XJ787 from California answered…5 days5D

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Conduct a study and put a price on the anticipated average social damage caused by police departments using military grade equipment, and then tax the possessio…

@B5XJ46Q from Washington answered…5 days5D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I mean, not all of the money because what backfills the role of police? but yes, funding should go to preventative measures that address the root cause of crime…

@B5XHLVH from Connecticut answered…6 days6D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Some policing should be replaced with unarmed community based responders (namely social workers), but policing should remain for more serious issues that requir…

@B5XCPM9 from Florida answered…6 days6D

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

Yes, but only for known drugs dealers, but not for marijuana no matter if it is found on dealers or users. As marijuana is being legalized. It is not really add…

@B5XF3K4 from New York answered…6 days6D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, but those social and community based programs should not themselves become sources of policing as a result.

@B5XDC2L from Illinois answered…6 days6D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, funding should come from other areas and the police shouldn’t be defunded, they just require more mandatory training

@B5XCPM9 from Florida answered…6 days6D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No opinion, I do believe there should be more funding for social and community based programs. But I do not think we should take funds away from the Police.

@B5XBFXG from Florida answered…6 days6D

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

No, only for drug dealers, and depending on the drug. Like weed for example is becoming legalized. Anyone in jail or prison that has weed charges on them? Those…

@B5XBFXG from Florida answered…6 days6D

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Yes, but only if there is solid evidence that the drugs they sold killed someone. And it should depend on the class of the drug as well, and if it was intention…

@B5XBSY5 from New York answered…6 days6D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I don’t believe the police should have as much power as they do however, I do believe some funding should be redirected. And the police do need more training.

@B5XB472 from Kentucky answered…6 days6D

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Yes, but their probation needs to be for the remaining length of their sentence plus 24 additional months.

@B5X9FKM from Tennessee answered…6 days6D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No their aren’t too many police they just a lot times aren’t that great. Stowaway from experience and second hand experience

@B5X8VGL from Texas answered…6 days6D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I think we can limit the funds and provide some of the funds to the social and community based programs.

@B5X8D9Z from Connecticut answered…6 days6D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, because police are important. But Social programs need way more money; find another way to get it.

@B5X7XWR from Florida answered…6 days6D

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Only if the death penalty is legal and their was undeniable evidence that the trafficking led to the death of a person(s).

@B5X7NRH from Illinois answered…6 days6D

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

No, police departments should not routinely use military-grade equipment — unless it’s for rare, clearly defined situations where public safety is seriously at…

@B5X7KY3 from Texas answered…6 days6D

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

It shouldn’t be banned, but only juveniles who have proven to be a big danger to society and themselves should receive solitary confinement.

@B5X55PQ from Pennsylvania answered…7 days7D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but increased funding to provide social programs have been proven to help deescalate situations.

@B5X4STG from Texas answered…7 days7D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, not all funds but some do need to be redirected to social and community based programs. With the current state of the USA, it would not be wise to have unar…

@B5X4L6M from North Carolina answered…7 days7D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Only if the programs can be proven to reduce crime or replace functions of the police more effectively

@ProudJew from Tennessee answered…4 days4D

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

Penalties should be based on actual harm and severity, not income. However, the current system creates disproportionate punishment for the poor through cascadin…

@B5XR5P5 from Utah answered…5 days5D

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

No, that will only allow police departments to financially take advantage of higher-income drivers and pose a higher risk of low-income drivers on the road.

@B5YFKHK from Ohio answered…17hrs17H

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

If they served their time and have been monitored and have proven to be productive members of society. If they continue to live and operate in the “underworld”,…

@B5YFKHK from Ohio answered…17hrs17H

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Depends on the crime. Non-violents offenses, traffic infractions, petty theft, yes but sex crimes, robbery, more of those crimes, you must serve a sentence.

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…23hrs23H

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

The Government should both implement restorative justice programs as an alternative (just rehabilitation programs) and after incarceration (Incarceration THEN r…

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…23hrs23H

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

It depends: -Currently, I don't trust the Accuracy of AI to make decisions in Criminal Justice Systems. -But if AI Improves to be basically flawless as well a…

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…23hrs23H

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Yes, but make private companies work with the government as well as some sort of financial alliance.

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…23hrs23H

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

No, We should: -increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners -transfer them to under crowded prisons instead -build more pri…

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…23hrs23H

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

It Depends but I have 2 subopinions that I wanted to share about that -If the criminal is convicted of minor crimes like jaywalking, litering, etc then said cr…

@B5YB8G6 from Nevada answered…1 day1D

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

No, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead if someone died from the drugs they trafficked.

@B5YB8G6 from Nevada answered…1 day1D

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

possibly but they should still have some form of sentence in either communtiy service, parole, house arrest etc. if they committed a cirme they should still ser…

@B5Y8GPG from Arkansas answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Not completely, however some funding could be used for other things while having more than enough for local police departments

@B5Y7QGL from Tennessee answered…2 days2D

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

Yes, but only if the drug dealer was intentionally harming the users by selling them laced drugs, or if they were heavily addicted with little hope of rehabilit…

@B5Y6N64 from North Carolina answered…2 days2D

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

yes, every citizen has the right to vote regardless of their record. liberty and justice for all. but they should not be allowed to govern or be president *coug…

@7YS3KJP from Arizona answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No; I would be fine with some funding being redirected, but would prefer reform to promote stronger ties between police and community needs and reduce systemati…

@7YS3KJP from Arizona answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No; I would be on board with some funding being redirected, but encourage cooperation between police departments and social and community-based programs so that…

@B5Y3SHG from Florida answered…3 days3D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

To an extent. Without a bit of funding though, crime will skyrocket. But also, with how racism and other forms of injustice in the police force works, it’s fair…

@B5Y327Z from Washington answered…3 days3D

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Generally speaking yes. With that said if an individual is severely negatively effecting everyone else, it may be the only feasible option

@B5Y24S7 from Texas answered…3 days3D

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

Yes, especially if the collective bargaining agreement limits the police officers accountability for something they did wrong on the job

@B5XYG3X from Florida answered…4 days4D

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Yes as long as the crime wasn't terrorism or major violent crimes such as murder or attempted murder.

@B5XWQFS from Virginia answered…4 days4D

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Yes, unable to be muted or turned off, reviewed by a publicly funded organization regularly, and subject to FOIA

@B5XVJR4 from Washington answered…4 days4D

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Yes, and every officer is mandated to wear a bracelet monitor with full GPS tracking along with a camera that is always on and recording to a cloud server with…

@B5XVFLKfrom Guam answered…4 days4D

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Abolish prisons for all but the most egregious offenders, by which I mean landlords, fraudsters, billionaires and horrible bosses. Violent offenders should subj…

@B5XTX8V from Utah answered…4 days4D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, create separate funding groups so the police can focus on their jobs with budgets that meet the needs and community responders can address mental health cri…

@B5XTHHF from Maryland answered…4 days4D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Alternative funds can be found where we dont have to defund law enforcement and expand other social services. Law enforcement IS a social program

@B5XT8R2from Montana answered…4 days4D

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Yes, and people or criminals with disabilities should do their time at home because of discrimination

@B5XSXT7 from New York answered…4 days4D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes and the entire force needs to retrain. Something like what Germany did with their military after WWII. Those that refuse, should be removed from service.

@B5XSM8T from New York answered…4 days4D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Increase training & protective equipment for police. Community & social programs should be funded by private citizens who feel it's worth the bother.

@B5XSGS5 from Illinois answered…4 days4D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Somewhat, by establishing a mental health task force to address situations involving mental health struggles, with police officers present to provide security f…

@B5XS7LH from Texas answered…4 days4D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

This may be good as a mix. Social & community based programs may offer the help that individuals in high crime rate communities desperately need. It may offer a…

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@B5YKJL7 from Virginia answered…5mins5m

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

I believe that rather than putting these people in prison, we should help them with resources, while maybe serving a sentence in jail. I believe that people des…

@B5YJ334 from Vermont answered…8hrs8H

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

No, but it should only be used for those who clearly need to suffer for a horrific crime like murder or attempted murder

@B5YGX3Gfrom Pennsylvania answered…12hrs12H

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

No, however, there should be a pathway to regain the right to vote for all who have lost it due to felony convictions.

@B5YFKHK from Ohio answered…17hrs17H

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

If they served their time and have been monitored and have proven to be productive members of society. If they continue to live and operate in the “underworld”,…

@B5YFKHK from Ohio answered…17hrs17H

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Depends on the crime. Non-violents offenses, traffic infractions, petty theft, yes but sex crimes, robbery, more of those crimes, you must serve a sentence.

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…23hrs23H

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

The Government should both implement restorative justice programs as an alternative (just rehabilitation programs) and after incarceration (Incarceration THEN r…

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…23hrs23H

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

It depends: -Currently, I don't trust the Accuracy of AI to make decisions in Criminal Justice Systems. -But if AI Improves to be basically flawless as well a…

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…23hrs23H

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Yes, but make private companies work with the government as well as some sort of financial alliance.

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…23hrs23H

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

No, We should: -increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners -transfer them to under crowded prisons instead -build more pri…

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…23hrs23H

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

It Depends but I have 2 subopinions that I wanted to share about that -If the criminal is convicted of minor crimes like jaywalking, litering, etc then said cr…

@B5YB8G6 from Nevada answered…1 day1D

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

No, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead if someone died from the drugs they trafficked.

@B5YB8G6 from Nevada answered…1 day1D

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

possibly but they should still have some form of sentence in either communtiy service, parole, house arrest etc. if they committed a cirme they should still ser…

@B5Y8GPG from Arkansas answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Not completely, however some funding could be used for other things while having more than enough for local police departments

@B5Y7QGL from Tennessee answered…2 days2D

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

Yes, but only if the drug dealer was intentionally harming the users by selling them laced drugs, or if they were heavily addicted with little hope of rehabilit…

@B5Y6N64 from North Carolina answered…2 days2D

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

yes, every citizen has the right to vote regardless of their record. liberty and justice for all. but they should not be allowed to govern or be president *coug…

@7YS3KJP from Arizona answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No; I would be fine with some funding being redirected, but would prefer reform to promote stronger ties between police and community needs and reduce systemati…

@7YS3KJP from Arizona answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No; I would be on board with some funding being redirected, but encourage cooperation between police departments and social and community-based programs so that…

@B5Y3SHG from Florida answered…3 days3D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

To an extent. Without a bit of funding though, crime will skyrocket. But also, with how racism and other forms of injustice in the police force works, it’s fair…

@B5Y327Z from Washington answered…3 days3D

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

Generally speaking yes. With that said if an individual is severely negatively effecting everyone else, it may be the only feasible option

@B5Y24S7 from Texas answered…3 days3D

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

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