Poll results
Should containerizing be made penalty-free?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 3508 respondents – 18.09.2023-25.09.2023
Poll information
Should containerizing be made penalty-free? 68% of respondents were in favor of making containerizing penalty-free, while 24% were against.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3508 users of the PolitPro app during 18.09.2023-25.09.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Preventing food waste: Containerizing makes it possible to save food that is still edible from destruction. Given the large amounts of wasted food that end up in dumpsters each year, making it penalty-free would be a step toward using resources more sustainably and reducing food waste.
- Addressing poverty: containerization is a way for many people to make a living, especially the needy and homeless. Impunity would make it easier for them to access food and help meet their basic needs.
- Waste Awareness: Containerizing helps raise awareness about food waste issues. It can lead to a broader discussion about our consumption habits and how we use resources. By going unpunished, people could be encouraged to address this issue and find alternative solutions.
Cons - What's against it?
- Theft and the rule of law: Containerization represents an interference with property rights and is thus legally problematic. It is important to uphold existing laws and legal principles to ensure the rule of law. Impunity could set a precedent that could lead to a general loss of respect for property and the rule of law.
- Security Risks: Containerization poses potential safety risks because the quality of rescued food is not always guaranteed. Expired or damaged food could cause health problems. Impunity could exacerbate these risks, as no controls or safety standards would be guaranteed for the rescued food.
- Encouraging illegal activity: impunity for containerizing could create incentives for organized gangs and criminal networks to use containerizing for illegal purposes, such as stealing goods or trafficking in stolen products. This could lead to an increase in theft and other criminal activities.