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Komeito’s policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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Strongly agree

No

Given the Komeito Party's conservative stance and its alignment with Japan's strict drug policies, it is highly likely that the party would agree with maintaining the status quo and not supporting the legalization of marijuana. The party's policies generally emphasize social harmony and public health, under which drug prohibition is justified. 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

No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

While there is no specific evidence that the Komeito Party has called for increased penalties for non-violent drug offenders, the party's general support for Japan's stringent drug policies and its conservative approach to law and order suggest it might be more aligned with maintaining or slightly increasing penalties than reducing them. 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 medical use

While the Komeito Party has not explicitly supported the legalization of marijuana even for medical use, its focus on social welfare and healthcare could potentially open the door to supporting medical marijuana under strict regulations. However, as of the last update, there has been no significant movement or public statement from Komeito indicating support for even this limited form of legalization. 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

The Komeito Party, as a conservative and Buddhist-influenced political party in Japan, has historically supported strict drug laws and shown no public support for the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. Japan's drug laws are among the strictest in the world, reflecting a societal emphasis on conformity and public order, values that Komeito tends to uphold. 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 immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

The proposal to release individuals serving time for drug offenses and to legalize marijuana would be in direct opposition to the Komeito Party's conservative values and its support for Japan's strict drug laws. The party has not shown any inclination towards reforming drug laws in such a progressive manner. 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 legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Legalizing, taxing, and regulating marijuana would represent a significant shift in drug policy that is contrary to the conservative values and policies of the Komeito Party. The party has not shown any support for such measures, which would be a radical change from Japan's current drug laws. 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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