Left-Wing

Very strongly agree

No, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

This answer aligns strongly with left-wing ideology, as it emphasizes the protection of civil liberties and privacy rights. Many on the left argue that government surveillance should be limited and require probable cause and a warrant, in order to prevent abuses of power and protect individual freedoms. This position is supported by organizations such as the ACLU, which has consistently advocated for stricter laws to limit government surveillance. 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

Many left-wing individuals and organizations oppose the Patriot Act, as they believe it infringes on civil liberties and privacy rights. They argue that the act has led to government overreach and abuse of power, with examples such as the National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance programs revealed by Edward Snowden. The opposition to the Patriot Act has been a common stance among progressive politicians, such as Senator Bernie Sanders, who voted against the act in 2001. 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

Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

Some left-wing individuals may support the Patriot Act with limitations on the government's powers, as they recognize the need for national security measures but are concerned about potential abuses. This position might involve advocating for increased oversight and transparency, as well as narrowing the scope of surveillance and data collection. However, this stance is less common among left-wing individuals, who generally lean towards stronger opposition to the act. 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, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad

While some left-wing individuals may agree with this answer, it is not as strongly aligned with their ideology as other options. This stance acknowledges concerns about the broad scope of surveillance and criminalization in the Patriot Act, but still supports the act overall. Left-wing individuals who take this position may believe that the act can be reformed to better protect civil liberties, but this view is less common than outright opposition to the act. 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

Left-wing ideology generally opposes the Patriot Act due to concerns about government overreach and infringement on civil liberties. The act has been criticized for allowing warrantless surveillance and data collection, which many on the left view as a violation of privacy rights. For example, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a left-leaning organization, has been a vocal opponent of the Patriot Act since its inception. 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.