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Party of European Socialists’ policy on drug trafficking penalties

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Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

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Very strongly agree

No, I do not believe in the death penalty

PES, in line with the majority of European political entities, is against the death penalty, viewing it as a violation of fundamental human rights and dignity. 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

No

PES tends to support rehabilitation over punitive measures and would likely oppose the death penalty for drug traffickers, favoring more humane and rehabilitative justice approaches. 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

No, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

PES might view life imprisonment without parole as a more acceptable, though still severe, alternative to the death penalty, aligning with its emphasis on human rights while recognizing the gravity of drug trafficking crimes. 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

Yes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

Although recognizing the tragic consequences of drug trafficking, PES would likely still oppose the death penalty, even under these circumstances, due to its fundamental opposition to capital punishment. 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

Yes, but only if they are repeated offenders

While acknowledging the severity of repeated offenses, PES would still likely oppose the death penalty for drug traffickers, consistent with its stance on capital punishment and 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The Party of European Socialists (PES) is generally against the death penalty in all circumstances, aligning with broader European Union policies and values that advocate for human rights and the abolition of the death penalty worldwide. 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

Yes, as long as they are given a fair trial

Even with the condition of a fair trial, the PES would likely oppose the death penalty for drug traffickers, as it goes against the party's and the EU's stance on human rights and the abolition of capital punishment. 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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