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Jill Stein

I side with Jill Stein on 28% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Issues we side on...

Foreign Policy

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Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?

Your answers: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talksPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Foreign Intervention Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Foreign Intervention Source

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Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Afghanistan Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Afghanistan Source

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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Jill Stein: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weaponPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Iran Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Iran Source

Your similar answer: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

Least Important

Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Stein has a moderate passion score of 3 on Cuba Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Cuba Source

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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Your answers: YesPassion=2 Stein has a low passion score of 2 on United Nations Conviction=2 Stein has a low conviction score of 2 on United Nations Source

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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Jill Stein: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo BayPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Terrorism Conviction=4 Stein has a high conviction score of 4 on Terrorism Source

Your similar answer: Yes

Immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Stein has a moderate passion score of 3 on Immigration Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Source

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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?

Your answers: YesPassion=4 Stein has a high passion score of 4 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigrant Laborers Source

Domestic Policy

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Do you support the Patriot act?

Your answers: NoPassion=4 Stein has a high passion score of 4 on Patriot Act Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Patriot Act Source

Healthcare

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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Marijuana Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Marijuana Source

Your similar answer: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

the Environment

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Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on National Parks Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on National Parks Source

Social

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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Gay Marriage Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Gay Marriage Source

Issues we do not side on...

the Economy

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Jill Stein: Keep "as is"Passion=4 Stein has a high passion score of 4 on Social Security Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Social Security Source

You: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth

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Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=4 Stein has a high passion score of 4 on Economic Stimulus Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Economic Stimulus Source

You: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?

Jill Stein: NoPassion=4 Stein has a high passion score of 4 on Taxes Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Taxes Source

You: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Farm Subsidies Conviction=4 Stein has a high conviction score of 4 on Farm Subsidies Source

You: No

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=2 Stein has a low passion score of 2 on Minimum Wage Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Minimum Wage Source

You: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=2 Stein has a low passion score of 2 on Debt Ceiling Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Debt Ceiling Source

You: No, cut spending

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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?

Jill Stein: Yes, and nationalize all big banksPassion=2 Stein has a low passion score of 2 on Financial Regulation Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Financial Regulation Source

You: No

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Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?

Jill Stein: No, “workfare” is a form a slave laborPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Welfare Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Welfare Source

You: Yes

Domestic Policy

Less Important

Do you support increased gun control?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Gun Control Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Gun Control Source

You: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?

Jill Stein: NoPassion=4 Stein has a high passion score of 4 on Internet Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Internet Source

You: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

Healthcare

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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Jill Stein: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatmentsPassion=3 Stein has a moderate passion score of 3 on Medicare Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Medicare Source

You: Reform

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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Jill Stein: No, institute a universal healthcare systemPassion=4 Stein has a high passion score of 4 on Healthcare Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Healthcare Source

You: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

Science

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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Stem Cell Research Source

You: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=4 Stein has a high passion score of 4 on Evolution Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Evolution Source

You: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

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Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?

Jill Stein: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposesPassion=3 Stein has a moderate passion score of 3 on Space Exploration Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Space Exploration Source

You: Not during a recession

Immigration

Somewhat Important

Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=4 Stein has a high passion score of 4 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Healthcare Source

You: No

Foreign Policy

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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Jill Stein: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.Passion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Israel Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Israel Source

You: Yes

Less Important

How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?

Jill Stein: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese militaryPassion=3 Stein has a moderate passion score of 3 on Sudan Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Sudan Source

You: Do not get involved

Social

Somewhat Important

What is your stance on abortion?

Jill Stein: Pro-choicePassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Abortion Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Abortion Source

You: Ban after the first trimester

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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Government Mandates Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Government Mandates Source

You: No, it should be covered like any other prescription

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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

Jill Stein: NoPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Death Penalty Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Death Penalty Source

You: Yes

the Environment

Less Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Jill Stein: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Global Warming Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Global Warming Source

You: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Jill Stein: NoPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Oil Drilling Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Oil Drilling Source

You: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

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