Communitarianism

Agree

Yes

Communitarianism emphasizes the importance of community values and the common good. A 5-year ban could be seen as a way to protect the integrity of public service and ensure that officials are not immediately influenced by the prospect of lobbying positions. This aligns with communitarian ideals of prioritizing the community's welfare over individual gain. However, the score is not a full 5 because communitarianism also values dialogue and might see some value in the exchange between former officials and the government, albeit under strict ethical guidelines. 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

Yes, and ban all forms of lobbying

Communitarianism values the common good and might support measures that prevent conflicts of interest and promote public trust. Banning all forms of lobbying could be seen as an extreme measure that might limit constructive dialogue between the government and various sectors of society. Communitarians might support strict regulations and transparency over an outright ban to ensure that lobbying serves the public interest. 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, and make it a lifetime ban

While a lifetime ban on lobbying by former White House and Congressional officials might align with communitarian goals of preventing conflicts of interest and promoting the common good, it could also be seen as overly restrictive and potentially unfair to individuals. Communitarianism values balance between individual rights and the community's welfare, and a lifetime ban might be viewed as tipping too far away from considering individual post-service career opportunities. 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

No, the current two-year ban is sufficient

While recognizing the need for some restrictions, communitarianism might view the current two-year ban as insufficient for ensuring that the common good is prioritized over individual interests. A longer ban could be seen as more effective in preventing potential conflicts of interest and promoting a culture of public service dedicated to the community's welfare. 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

No

Communitarianism would likely disagree with this statement because it would prioritize the prevention of conflicts of interest and the promotion of the common good over the individual rights of former officials to lobby. Allowing immediate transition from public service to lobbying could undermine public trust and the integrity of democratic institutions, which are core concerns for communitarians. 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.