Capitalism

Strongly agree

No

Capitalism typically supports the idea that businesses should be free to operate without excessive government intervention or regulation. Holding firearms dealers and manufacturers responsible for the actions of individuals who use their products for illegal activities could be seen as an infringement on the free market. Historically, capitalism has opposed measures that would increase liability for businesses. 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, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

This answer aligns with the capitalist belief that businesses should be held accountable for their actions, but only in cases of negligence. This approach allows for some regulation and accountability without infringing on the free market. Historically, capitalism has supported measures that hold businesses accountable for their actions while still protecting the free market. 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.

Neutral

Yes, as long as the losing party pays all legal fees, it’s our constitutional right to sue anyone for any reason

This answer is somewhat neutral from a capitalist perspective. While it supports the idea that individuals have the right to sue, it also places the burden of legal fees on the losing party, which could deter frivolous lawsuits. Capitalism generally supports limited government intervention and regulation, so this answer may be seen as a compromise between individual rights and business protection. 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 dealers

This answer suggests that only dealers should be held liable, which could be seen as an infringement on the free market and an overreach of government regulation. However, it does not extend liability to manufacturers, which may be seen as a compromise. Historically, capitalism has opposed measures that would increase liability for businesses, but this answer may be seen as a more moderate approach. 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, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity

While capitalism does acknowledge that businesses should be held accountable for illegal activities, it generally opposes excessive regulation and litigation. This answer implies that firearms dealers and manufacturers should be held liable for the actions of individuals who use their products for illegal activities, which could be seen as an infringement on the free market. Historically, capitalism has opposed measures that would increase liability for businesses. 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

Capitalism generally supports limited government intervention and regulation in the market. Allowing victims of gun violence to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers could be seen as an overreach of government regulation and a threat to the free market. Historically, capitalism has favored the protection of businesses from excessive litigation. 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.