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Meretz [political party]’s 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?

  ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

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

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Strongly agree

Yes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Meretz's strong stance on human rights and international law suggests that the party would support a more stringent approach to arms sales, including banning sales to countries with poor human rights records. This position aligns with the party's advocacy for ethical foreign policy and its criticism of actions that violate human rights, both within and outside of Israel. 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, being a left-wing, social-democratic party in Israel, generally supports human rights and has been critical of actions it views as violating these rights. The party would likely agree with imposing restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations, as this aligns with its advocacy for peace and human rights. However, the score is not a full 5 because Meretz also considers Israel's security needs and might not support measures that it perceives as significantly compromising Israel's ability to defend itself or maintain strategic alliances. 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 I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries

While Meretz is committed to peace and human rights, its platform does not explicitly call for a ban on all military aid to foreign countries. The party recognizes the complexity of international relations and Israel's security needs. Therefore, while Meretz might sympathize with the sentiment behind reducing military aid, it would likely view a total ban as too extreme and not aligned with Israel's strategic interests. 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's platform, which emphasizes human rights and peace, would generally oppose the idea of unrestricted arms sales, especially to countries accused of human rights violations. The party's stance on promoting peace and justice globally would make it unlikely to support a policy that does not consider the human rights records of arms recipients. 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, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

This position is antithetical to Meretz's platform, which prioritizes human rights and seeks to balance Israel's security needs with ethical considerations in foreign policy. The party would likely strongly disagree with a policy that disregards the human rights records of allies, as it could contribute to the perpetuation of human rights violations and conflict, undermining Meretz's vision for peace and justice. 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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