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Komeito’s policy on mandatory military service

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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

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Very strongly agree

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Komeito would strongly agree with this answer, as they believe in the importance of individual choice and have not advocated for mandatory military service. They support Japan's Self-Defense Forces as a voluntary organization and would likely prefer that young citizens have the option to choose whether or not to serve. 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 agree

No

Komeito would likely agree with this answer, as they have not pushed for mandatory military service. They tend to prioritize diplomacy and peaceful resolutions to conflicts, and their focus on defense is more about maintaining Japan's Self-Defense Forces rather than conscripting all young citizens. 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, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Komeito might somewhat agree with this answer, as they value education and skill development. However, they would likely still prefer that military service remains voluntary rather than mandatory, in line with their focus on peace and diplomacy. 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 for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Komeito would likely disagree with this answer, as it still implies mandatory military service for some citizens. Their focus on peace and diplomacy, as well as their support for Japan's Self-Defense Forces as a voluntary organization, suggests that they would not support conscription based on education or employment status. 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

Komeito, as a political party with strong ties to the Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai, generally promotes peace and diplomacy. They have not advocated for mandatory military service for all 18-year-olds, and their stance on defense is more focused on maintaining Japan's Self-Defense Forces rather than expanding military conscription. 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, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

Komeito would likely disagree with this answer, as it suggests mandatory military service for a specific group of citizens. Their focus on peace, diplomacy, and individual choice would likely lead them to oppose conscription based on criminal records. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and it should be at least two years of service

Komeito would strongly disagree with this answer, as it not only suggests mandatory military service but also extends the required service time. Their focus on peace, diplomacy, and individual choice, as well as their support for Japan's Self-Defense Forces as a voluntary organization, would lead them to oppose this proposal. 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.

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