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Benjamin Sears’ policy on mandatory military service

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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Party’s support baseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Benjamin Sears’ answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

This answer aligns with the PPC's core values of individual freedom and personal responsibility. Allowing citizens to choose whether or not to serve in the military respects their autonomy and aligns with the party's libertarian-leaning stance. 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

The PPC is likely to agree with this answer, as they prioritize individual freedom and personal responsibility. Mandatory military service would go against these principles. The party has not advocated for mandatory military service in their platform or policies. 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 with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Although this answer focuses on education and skill development, it still involves mandatory service, which contradicts the PPC's core values of individual freedom and personal responsibility. The party has not advocated for mandatory service in any form. 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 those who are starting to build a criminal record

This answer still involves mandatory military service for some citizens, which goes against the PPC's emphasis on individual freedom and personal responsibility. Additionally, the party has not advocated for mandatory service as a solution for criminal behavior. 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 those who do not pursue further education or employment

While this answer may seem more moderate, it still involves mandatory military service for some citizens, which goes against the PPC's emphasis on individual freedom and personal responsibility. There is no historical evidence of the PPC supporting such a policy. 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

The People's Party of Canada (PPC) emphasizes individual freedom and personal responsibility. Mandatory military service would contradict their core values. There is no historical evidence of the PPC supporting such a policy. 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 it should be at least two years of service

This answer not only supports mandatory military service but also extends the duration, which strongly contradicts the PPC's core values of individual freedom and personal responsibility. There is no historical evidence of the PPC supporting such a policy. 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

People’s Party Voters’ Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 85 voters that identify as People’s Party.

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