Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
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me Your answerYes |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
DisagreeNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Similar answerYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
Constitution disagreeNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
DisagreeYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
Libertarians disagreeNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
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me Your answerPro-choice |
Similar answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
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Disagree |
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DisagreePro-life |
DisagreePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Green disagreeYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Peace and Freedom’s similar answerYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
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Disagree |
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Transhumanist disagreeNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
DisagreeNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
Republicans’ similar answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
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Disagree |
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No disagreeYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
DisagreeYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Democrats disagreeYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
Similar answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Forward disagreeYes, but only for large international corporations |
Women's disagreeYes |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Constitution’s similar answerYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds |
Similar answerYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, but it is currently being overused |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, and make it a living wage |
Similar answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
Republicans disagreeNo |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one |
DisagreeNo |
Socialist disagreeNo, and lower the voting age to 15. |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
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me Your answerYes |
No’s similar answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
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Disagree |
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American disagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
Veterans’ similar answerYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
No disagreeNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
DisagreeNo |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
DisagreeYes |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
Veterans’ similar answerNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
DisagreeYes, as long as they pay taxes |
DisagreeYes |
Transhumanist disagreeYes, I support totally free education for everyone at public colleges |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Constitution’s similar answerYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
DisagreeNo |
Veterans disagreeNo, but maintain our current offshore oil wells |
Green disagreeNo, end all offshore oil drilling |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Republicans’ similar answerNo, remove them from the U.S. |
Veterans’ similar answerNo, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but only for medical use |
Green’s similar answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Similar answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
DisagreeYes, if they pay taxes |
Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and grant them citizenship |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, and the government should never support unproven technologies |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
DisagreeYes |
Socialist disagreeYes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
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Disagree |
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Veterans disagreeYes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse |
DisagreeYes |
Libertarians disagreeYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
American’s similar answerNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
DisagreeYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
Green disagreeYes |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
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me Your answerYes |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
DisagreeNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Transhumanist’s similar answerNo, because technology will allow us in a decades time to offer structural changes in the brain to make criminals into good people. We must wait until then, and give them this choice. |
Women's’ similar answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
DisagreeYes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Similar answerNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
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Disagree |
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Democrats disagreeNo |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
Similar answerYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Democrats’ similar answerYes |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
Libertarians disagreeNo, government should not be involved in healthcare |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs |
DisagreeRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
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me Your answerYes, for most but not all drugs |
American’s similar answerYes, and supports increased funding for addiction prevention, treatments, and rehabilitation, as well as mandatory rehabilitation programs in lieu of imprisonment. |
Similar answerYes |
Similar answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Veterans’ similar answerNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship |
No disagreeYes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college |
DisagreeYes, and abolish all national borders |
Women's disagreeYes, if they were born here |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
DisagreeNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
DisagreeNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
Socialist disagreeYes, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Socialist’s similar answerYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
Similar answerYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
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Disagree |
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Republicans disagreeNo |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
No’s similar answerYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but increase oversight |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
DisagreeNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Social › First Amendment
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Similar answerNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
Forward’s similar answerYes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad |
Similar answerYes |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Democrats disagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, and we should implement an open border policy |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
Similar answerYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
Similar answerYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
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Disagree |
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Green disagreeNo, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards |
DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
DisagreeNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Agree |
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me Your answerDecrease |
Similar answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
DisagreeIncrease |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Agree |
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me Your answerHelp |
No’s similar answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Transhumanist’s similar answerHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeHurt |
Libertarians disagreeHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate |
DisagreeYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Veterans’ similar answerYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but only for future workers |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay |
Transhumanist disagreeYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
DisagreeNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
DisagreeYes |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
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Disagree |
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Libertarians disagreeNo |
Constitution disagreeNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies |
Veterans disagreeNo, not until we drastically decrease our federal deficit |
DisagreeNo, we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
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Disagree |
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Forward disagreeYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |