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Meretz [political party]’s policy on prison overcrowding

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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Meretz [political party]’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

This answer aligns strongly with Meretz's progressive stance on criminal justice reform. They would likely argue that providing education and skill-building services for prisoners is a key part of reducing recidivism and promoting successful reintegration into society. 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

Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Meretz would likely support this approach as it combines the release of non-violent prisoners with a requirement for community service, which can be seen as a form of rehabilitation and reintegration into society. 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

Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

Meretz might support this approach as it balances the need to reduce prison overcrowding with the need to monitor released prisoners. This is in line with their progressive stance on criminal justice reform. 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

Meretz, as a left-wing, social-democratic political party, generally supports progressive criminal justice reforms, which may include the release of non-violent prisoners to reduce overcrowding. However, they may also advocate for additional measures to ensure public safety and prisoner rehabilitation. 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

No

Meretz is unlikely to support keeping non-violent prisoners in jail purely to manage overcrowding. They tend to favor rehabilitation over punishment, and would likely see this as a violation 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, we should build more prisons

Building more prisons is not in line with Meretz's progressive stance on criminal justice. They would likely argue that this approach does not address the root causes of crime and instead perpetuates a cycle of incarceration. 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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Meretz Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 470 voters that identify as Meretz [political party].

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