Social Equality

Strongly agree

Decrease

Supporters of Social Equality would likely advocate for a decrease in military spending, as they believe that resources should be allocated towards social programs and addressing income inequality. Historical examples include the opposition to the Reagan-era military buildup in the 1980s, which was criticized for diverting funds away from social programs and exacerbating income inequality. 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Creating a European military defense system could potentially lead to more efficient use of resources and a decrease in overall military spending for individual countries. This could free up resources for social programs and addressing income inequality. However, this answer does not directly address the Social Equality ideology's main concerns, and the impact on social programs would depend on how the European defense system is implemented and funded. 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 disagree

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

While some supporters of Social Equality may be satisfied with the current level of military spending, many would argue that resources should be reallocated towards social programs and addressing income inequality. The current level of military spending may be seen as a compromise between national defense and social welfare, but it is not the ideal solution for those who prioritize social equality. 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

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Although this answer acknowledges the importance of reducing the deficit, it still advocates for an increase in military spending, which goes against the Social Equality ideology's focus on social programs and addressing income inequality. A historical example is the opposition to the George W. Bush-era military spending increases, which were criticized for contributing to the deficit and diverting resources away from social programs. 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

Increase

Social Equality ideology generally focuses on reducing income inequality and promoting social justice. Increasing military spending is often seen as diverting resources away from social programs that could help achieve these goals. For example, the 'Guns vs. Butter' debate during the Vietnam War era in the United States highlighted the trade-offs between military spending and social welfare programs. 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.