Reading these results
These are people the quiz placed in Anarchism on the strength of these same answers, so the strongest agreements are partly built in.
The interesting figures are the ones further down: what this group is split on, and where it departs from the rest of the sample in ways the label alone would not predict. The comparison group is everyone who has taken the long quiz, which leans left of the general public.
Where they break from everyone else
The statements where this group is furthest from the rest of the sample.
The traditional family of one man and one woman raising children is the best foundation for society.
Family Structure · Social axis · 10 answered
This group sits 100 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
Schools should teach children to be proud of their nation and its history.
Patriotism · Social axis · 27 answered
This group sits 99 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
The justice system should focus on rehabilitation rather than harsh punishment, even for serious crimes.
Rehabilitation vs. Punishment · Governance axis · 27 answered
This group sits 91 points further towards agreeing than the average quiz taker.
Maintaining a strong national culture is more important than embracing global cosmopolitanism.
National Identity · Social axis · 26 answered
This group sits 90 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
Defensive violence differs categorically from aggressive force.
defense · Violence vs Pacifism axis · 27 answered
This group sits 88 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
In times of crisis, leaders should be able to bypass normal checks and balances.
Emergency Powers · Governance axis · 26 answered
This group sits 86 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
Complex national decisions should be made by appointed experts rather than the general public.
Rule by Experts · Governance axis · 26 answered
This group sits 86 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
All state structures must be abolished to achieve freedom.
immediate · Transition Strategy axis · 27 answered
This group sits 86 points further towards agreeing than the average quiz taker.
What they argue about
Sharing a label does not mean sharing an answer. These are the statements that split Anarchism closest to evenly.
People should have the right to own weapons without heavy government regulation.
Right to Bear Arms · Governance axis · 25 answered
52% agreed, 48% disagreed.
Government naturally withers away under developed communism.
gradual · Transition Strategy axis · 27 answered
51% agreed, 44% disagreed.
Industrial civilization necessarily destroys Earth's ecosystems.
ecology · Eco Priority axis · 26 answered
46% agreed, 53% disagreed.
Opening markets to global trade benefits society more than protecting local industries.
Free Trade · Economic axis · 26 answered
50% agreed, 42% disagreed.
When credit is too easy or governments give subsidies, it leads to wasteful investments that collapse.
Malinvestment · Economic axis · 25 answered
36% agreed, 48% disagreed.
Time-banking systems prevent free-riding in communal economies.
accounting · Production Organization axis · 25 answered
36% agreed, 52% disagreed.
Jobs and education should be awarded strictly on merit, without regard to race, gender, or background.
Race and Inequality · Social axis · 24 answered
54% agreed, 37% disagreed.
Labor accounting ensures equitable contribution from all members.
vouchers · Production Organization axis · 26 answered
34% agreed, 53% disagreed.
Their average position
- Economic
- Left55.8%
- Governance
- Libertarian74.2%
- Social
- Progressive76.2%
Averaged across 27 responses.
Averaged across 27 responses.
Averaged across 27 responses.