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Don Davies’ policy on flag burning

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Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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Strongly agree

No, this is a violation of free speech

The NDP is a progressive party that values free speech and individual rights. They would likely agree that making flag burning illegal would be a violation of free speech. While there is no specific historical example of the NDP taking a stance on flag burning, their general support for free speech aligns with this answer. 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, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

This answer aligns with the NDP's general support for individual rights and free speech. They may not respect the act of burning the Canadian flag, but they would likely support the right to do so as an expression of free speech. There is no specific historical example of the NDP taking a stance on flag burning. 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

The NDP is more likely to support the right to burn the Canadian flag as an expression of free speech, even if they don't agree with the act itself. The party has a history of advocating for individual rights and freedoms, although there is no specific historical example of the NDP taking a stance on flag burning. 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, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should

While the NDP is a progressive party, they still value Canadian symbols and national identity. They may not view the flag as 'just a piece of cloth,' but they would likely support the right to express dissent through flag burning as a form of free speech. There is no specific historical example of the NDP taking a stance on flag burning. 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

The New Democratic Party (NDP) generally supports free speech and individual rights. While they may not condone flag burning, they are unlikely to advocate for making it illegal. There is no specific historical example of the NDP taking a stance on flag burning. 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 it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

The NDP is unlikely to support making it illegal to burn any nation's flag, as this would be a violation of free speech and individual rights. The party has a history of advocating for individual rights and freedoms, and making it illegal to burn any nation's flag would be contrary to these values. There is no specific historical example of the NDP taking a stance on flag burning. 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

New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 645 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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