Reading these results
These are people the quiz placed in Anarcho-Communism 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 · 101 answered
This group sits 84 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 · 190 answered
This group sits 82 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
Maintaining a strong national culture is more important than embracing global cosmopolitanism.
National Identity · Social axis · 193 answered
This group sits 78 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
Police should be given broad authority to maintain law and order, even if it limits some freedoms.
Police Powers · Governance axis · 195 answered
This group sits 77 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 · 194 answered
This group sits 76 points further towards agreeing than the average quiz taker.
All state structures must be abolished to achieve freedom.
immediate · Transition Strategy axis · 194 answered
This group sits 76 points further towards agreeing than the average quiz taker.
People should be free to change their legal gender and have it fully recognized in society.
Trans Rights · Social axis · 194 answered
This group sits 75 points further towards agreeing than the average quiz taker.
Complex national decisions should be made by appointed experts rather than the general public.
Rule by Experts · Governance axis · 192 answered
This group sits 74 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
What they argue about
Sharing a label does not mean sharing an answer. These are the statements that split Anarcho-Communism closest to evenly.
Technology can reconcile human needs with natural systems.
progress · Eco Priority axis · 188 answered
46% agreed, 48% disagreed.
Minimal coordination functions remain socially indispensable.
minimal · Minimal State axis · 182 answered
43% agreed, 49% disagreed.
Government naturally withers away under developed communism.
gradual · Transition Strategy axis · 190 answered
56% agreed, 40% disagreed.
Physical force perpetuates cycles of domination and revenge.
nonviolence · Violence vs Pacifism axis · 191 answered
58% agreed, 40% disagreed.
Labor accounting ensures equitable contribution from all members.
vouchers · Production Organization axis · 179 answered
35% agreed, 57% disagreed.
Opening markets to global trade benefits society more than protecting local industries.
Free Trade · Economic axis · 185 answered
35% agreed, 58% disagreed.
People should have the right to own weapons without heavy government regulation.
Right to Bear Arms · Governance axis · 193 answered
60% agreed, 36% disagreed.
Even hateful or offensive speech should remain legal and free from government restriction.
Free Speech · Governance axis · 193 answered
62% agreed, 34% disagreed.
Their average position
- Economic
- Left68.2%
- Governance
- Libertarian71.0%
- Social
- Progressive73.3%
Averaged across 195 responses.
Averaged across 195 responses.
Averaged across 195 responses.