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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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Answer: No

Reference: “Retirement planning is the responsibility of the individual, not the government. Libertarians would phase out the current gover...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No, they should be reduced

Libertarians advocate for smaller government and reduced spending. Reducing pension payments for retired government workers would be in line with their principles of cutting government expenses and promoting fiscal responsibility. 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, not until we decrease our national debt

Libertarians are concerned about the national debt and prefer to reduce government spending. This answer aligns with their priorities of fiscal responsibility and smaller government. 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

Libertarians would likely lean towards not increasing pension payments, as they prefer smaller government and reduced spending. However, this answer does not address any specific reasons or conditions, so the agreement is not strong. 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

Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

While adjusting pension payments for cost of living may seem reasonable, it still involves increasing government spending, which goes against Libertarian principles. However, this answer may be seen as a more moderate approach compared to other options. 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, for government workers but not for politicians

This answer still involves increasing government spending, which goes against Libertarian principles. Additionally, Libertarians generally do not support special treatment for different groups of government workers or politicians. 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, but only for low-income pensioners

While this answer may seem more compassionate, it still involves increasing government spending, which goes against Libertarian principles. They would likely prefer to address poverty and income inequality through other means, such as reducing taxes and regulations. 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

Libertarians generally advocate for smaller government and reduced spending. Increasing pension payments for retired government workers would likely be seen as an expansion of government spending and not in line with their 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.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 684 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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