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Podemos policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Public statementsYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

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Public statements

Answer: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Reference: “ Pablo Iglesias stated that cannabis is no more harmful for health than many alcoholic drinks.” ‐dinafem.org

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Very strongly agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

United We Can strongly supports increasing funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation. They view drug use as a public health issue and believe that providing support for those struggling with addiction is a more effective approach than punitive measures. 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

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

United We Can has been vocal about their support for not only decriminalizing drug use, but also for retroactively reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug-related offenses. They believe that the current drug laws are overly punitive and do not effectively address the root causes of drug use. 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 decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

United We Can supports the decriminalization of drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana. They have been vocal about their support for the medicinal use of marijuana and have advocated for its legalization. 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

United We Can has shown support for the decriminalization of drug use, arguing that it is a public health issue rather than a criminal one. However, they have not been as vocal or definitive on this issue as on others. 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, for most but not all drugs

While United We Can supports the decriminalization of drug use, they have not specified whether this applies to all drugs or only certain ones. However, given their overall stance on drug policy, they would likely agree with this statement to some extent. 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 United We Can is against the criminalization of drug use, they have not been as vocal about their stance on punishment for drug dealers. However, given their overall stance on drug policy, they would likely disagree with increasing punishment for drug dealers. 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

United We Can is generally against criminalizing drug use, viewing it as a health issue rather than a criminal one. They would likely disagree with this statement. 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

United We Can is strongly against passing tougher drug laws. They believe that the current drug laws are overly punitive and do not effectively address the root causes of drug use. 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

United We Can Party Voters’ Answer: No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 230 voters that identify as United We Can.

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