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Liberals policy on weapon sales ethics

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Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

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Agree

Yes

The Liberal Party of Canada, under the leadership of Justin Trudeau, has shown a willingness to engage in arms deals with certain countries while also expressing concern for human rights. However, their actions, such as the controversial arms deal with Saudi Arabia, suggest a nuanced approach that balances human rights concerns with economic and strategic interests. They might agree with restrictions but also weigh other factors. 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, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

While the Liberal Party has shown concern for human rights, their record suggests a more pragmatic approach to arms sales, as seen in their decision to proceed with the Saudi arms deal despite international criticism. This indicates they might support some restrictions but are unlikely to support a total ban on sales to countries with human rights violations, considering broader diplomatic and economic implications. 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.

Neutral

No, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

The Liberal Party's stance on arms sales and military aid is complex, balancing human rights concerns with the need to support allies and maintain strategic interests. While they might recognize the importance of enabling allies to defend themselves, they also show a commitment to human rights that could conflict with a blanket no-restriction 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.

Disagree

Yes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries

The Liberal Party's policies and actions suggest they value the strategic and security benefits of military aid and arms sales, both to Canada and its allies. A blanket ban on all military aid to foreign countries would likely be seen as too extreme and not in line with their more balanced approach to foreign policy and defense. 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

No

The Liberal Party has historically positioned itself as a defender of human rights on the international stage, making it unlikely they would outright oppose restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations. Their policy decisions and international statements typically emphasize the importance of human 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.

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