I side with Gary Johnson on 65% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Domestic Policy
Most Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Gary Johnson: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Your similar answer: No
Somewhat Important
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Gary Johnson: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
Your similar answer: Yes, but not all drugs
More Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Gary Johnson: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government
Your similar answer: No
Science
Most Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Your answers: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Gary Johnson: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
Your similar answer: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
Less Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Gary Johnson: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
Your similar answer: Yes
Social
Most Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Gary Johnson: Ban after the first trimester
Your similar answer: Pro-choice
Less Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Gary Johnson: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account
Your similar answer: Reform
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Your answers: No
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Gary Johnson: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
Your similar answer: Yes
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Gary Johnson: Yes, if they were born here
Your similar answer: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Your answers: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Gary Johnson: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Your similar answer: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
the Environment
Most Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Gary Johnson: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
You: No
Science
More Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Gary Johnson: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes
Most Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Gary Johnson: Leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Gary Johnson: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus
You: Yes
Most Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Gary Johnson: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
You: No
More Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Gary Johnson: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Gary Johnson: No, cut spending
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes, but with more restrictions
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Gary Johnson: Reform
You: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Gary Johnson: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
You: No, institute a universal healthcare system
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Gary Johnson: The federal government should not be involved in education
You: No
Somewhat Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Gary Johnson: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare
You: Yes, if they pay taxes
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Gary Johnson: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
You: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Gary Johnson: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
You: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Least Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Gary Johnson: Do not get involved
You: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Gary Johnson: Scale back our current involvement
You: Yes