The first section of our survey is mainly about views on the Trump presidency. What is your view of the Trump presidency? (Optional) - Select - 1. Catastrophic 2. Fairly Bad 3. Neutral 4. Good 5. Great 6. Not Sure 7. Waiting to See
What is your expectation for drug policy under Trump? (Optional) - Select - 1. Catastrophic 2. Probably Bad 3. Neutral 4. Cautiously Optimistic 5. Very Optimistic 6. Not Sure
Is the following statement a fair characterization of Trump at this time? "The president-elect has exploited prejudices and stoked divisiveness, has expressed affinity with rights-abusing world leaders, and shows insufficient interest in policy." (Optional) - Select - 1. Very Fair 2. Okay, But Overstated 3. Unfair 4. Very Unfair 5. Not Sure
Is it appropriate for drug reformers to make use of such criticisms in their rhetoric? (Optional) - Select - 1. Appropriate 2. Appropriate for Some Groups but Not Others -- Diversity of Approaches 3. Appropriate, but Only If Done Carefully 4. Inappropriate or Likely to Be a Bad Idea Strategically 5. Not Sure
Would using rhetoric like this make you more or less likely to support our organization? (Optional) - Select - 1. more likely to support 2. less likely to support 3. depends how it's done 4. wouldn't make a difference
Use this space for any comments on the first section. (Optional)
The second section of our survey is about how drug reformers and our own organization should move forward. First, how should drug reformers position ourselves with respect to the Trump administration? (Optional) - Select - 1. anti-Trump, but politically broad, and open-minded about administration 2. neutral 3. seek to align ourselves with the Trump administration 4. other or not sure
Is this a good values statement for StoptheDrugWar.org? "We're for social & racial justice, and treating people decently. We're internationalists - the US should stand for human rights. We're for thoughtful policy. We strive to be ethical & honest." (Optional) - Select - 1. yes 2. no 3. not sure or no opinion
Is the statement effective at communicating a contrast with or opposition to the values displayed by Donald Trump? (Optional) - Select - 1. yes, very well 2. yes, but only somewhat 3. no
The following are possible issues of primary focus for StoptheDrugWar.org moving forward. Which of them do you think are important? (Check all that apply.) (Optional) The following are possible issues of primary focus for StoptheDrugWar.org moving forward. Which of them do you think are important? (Check all that apply.) is required.
saving marijuana legalization (e.g. from a possible federal crackdown)
achieving meaningful sentencing and police reform.
reforming global drug policy, including human rights and reconciling UN drug treaties to the reality of legalization in some countries.
ending the deportation of immigrants for most drug offenses.
Does the set of objectives effectively position us in opposition to the possible approach the Trump administration will take? (Optional) - Select - 1. yes, very effectively 2. only somewhat 3. no 4. not sure
Do you disagree with any of the objectives? (Optional)
How should StoptheDrugWar.org approach issues that intersect with drug policy? (Optional) - Select - 1. stick closely to drug policy 2. stick mainly to drug policy, but push the boundaries more than now 3. other (explain below) 4. not sure or no opinion
How should StoptheDrugWar.org relate to multi-issue movements such as progressivism or libertarianism, among others? (Optional) - Select - 1. stick strictly to drug policy 2. associate more with broad movements like progressives or libertarians 3. other opinion (explain below) 4. not sure or no opinion
Use this space for any comments related to the survey's second section. (Optional)
Section three asks your views on broad drug policy. What's your opinion on legalization? For this question, "legalization" means possession and the trade are both legal, while decrim means penalties are eliminated and/or only possession is legal. (Optional) - Select - 1. legalize all drugs, with appropriate regulations and programs for each 2. only legalize marijuana, possibly other soft drugs 3. hard drugs only for those already addicted, plus marijuana legalization 4. decriminalization of users and low-level trade participants 5. decriminalization only of users 6. only marijuana decriminalization 7. not sure or no opinion 8. other (explain below)
In section two we asked your views on a few drug war issues. Which of the following additional issues do you view as important? (Optional) In section two we asked your views on a few drug war issues. Which of the following additional issues do you view as important? is required.
improving the availability of opioids for chronic pain patients
civil liberties issues like forfeiture reform and fourth amendment standards
eliminating collateral consequences of arrest or conviction, like denial of college aid or food stamps, or the impact of criminal records
harm reduction approaches like syringe exchange, safe injection sites and opioid substitution therapy
legalizing cultivation of non-drug hemp for industrial uses and food products
reforming international drug enforcement through steps such as demilitarization and de-emphasizing interdiction and eradication programs
legalizing medical marijuana
overdose prevention measures (another type of harm reduction) such as naloxone and good samaritan policies
sentencing reform measures such as repealing mandatory minimum sentences and reducing the use of arrest and incarceration
Do you disagree with or have concerns about any of these objectives? (Optional)
Use this space for any other comments related to the survey's third section. (Optional)
What age bracket are you in? (Optional) - Select - 1. under 18 2. 18-29 3. 30-49 4. 50-64 6. 65 or over 7. prefer not to say
What is your gender? (Optional) - Select - 1. female 2. male 3. non-binary/third gender 4. other (enter below, if you want to) 5. prefer not to say
Do you live in the US? (Optional) - Select - 1. I live in the US. 2. I live in another country. 3. I prefer not to say.
What's your political affiliation? (Optional) - Select - 1. Democrat 2. Republican 3. Libertarian 4. Green 5. Other Party 6. Independent 7. None
Are you registered to vote? (Optional) - Select - 1. yes 2. no 3. N/A or prefer not to say
May we quote you in discussions, articles or other publications? (Optional) - Select - 1. You may quote me. 2. You may quote me, but only anonymously. 3. Don't quote me, even anonymously. 4. Maybe, but show me specific quote and use first.
Use this space for any comments related to the survey's fourth section. (Optional)
Do you have any other comments, questions or concerns? (Optional)
