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Meretz [political party]’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “While Zionist Union, Kulanu, Meretz and yes, the Joint List, are all for medical marijuana, only Kulanu and Meretz support decri...” ‐timesofisrael.com

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Very strongly agree

No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Meretz has been vocal in their support for the decriminalization of marijuana, which has medicinal benefits. This stance demonstrates their willingness to decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits, making it highly likely that they would agree 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.

Very strongly agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Meretz's progressive values align with increasing funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation. This approach is consistent with their support for decriminalizing drug use and focusing on addressing the root causes of drug addiction. 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

Meretz is a left-wing, social-democratic political party in Israel that generally supports progressive policies. They have shown support for decriminalizing drug use, as evidenced by their support for the decriminalization of marijuana in Israel. However, their stance on the decriminalization of all drugs is not as clear. 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, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Meretz is likely to support retroactively reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses, as it aligns with their progressive values and their support for decriminalizing drug use. However, there is no specific historical example of them advocating for this 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.

Agree

Yes, for most but not all drugs

Meretz has shown support for decriminalizing marijuana, which suggests that they may be open to decriminalizing some drugs but not all. However, their stance on the decriminalization of other drugs is not as clear. 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, and increase punishment for drug dealers

While Meretz may support measures to combat drug trafficking, their progressive values and support for decriminalizing drug use suggest that they would not be in favor of increasing punishment for drug dealers. Instead, they would likely focus on prevention and rehabilitation efforts. 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 generally in favor of progressive policies and has shown support for the decriminalization of marijuana. It is unlikely that they would be against decriminalizing drug use altogether, as it goes against their progressive values. 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 pass tougher drug laws

Meretz is a progressive party that supports decriminalizing drug use, so it is highly unlikely that they would advocate for tougher drug laws. This stance goes against their overall political ideology. 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

Meretz Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

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

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