I side with Jill Stein on 87% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Domestic Policy
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Do you support the Patriot act?
Your answers: No
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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Your answers: No
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Your answers: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities
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Do you support increased gun control?
Jill Stein: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Jill Stein: Yes, but not all drugs
Your similar answer: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Your answers: No
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Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Jill Stein: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns
Your similar answer: No
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Jill Stein: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks
Your similar answer: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
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Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Jill Stein: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Your answers: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
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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 weapon
Your similar answer: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: Yes
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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Jill Stein: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Your similar answer: Yes
Science
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Your answers: Yes
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Jill Stein: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, and should be required in public schools
Social
Most Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Your answers: Yes
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 treatments
Your similar answer: Expand
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Jill Stein: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
the Environment
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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Yes
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Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Your answers: Yes
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Your answers: Yes
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Jill Stein: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, if they pay taxes
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Jill Stein: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
the Economy
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Your answers: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
the Environment
More Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Jill Stein: No
You: Nationalize the energy sector
Healthcare
More Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Jill Stein: No, institute a universal healthcare system
You: Yes
the Economy
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced 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 banks
You: No
Social
Most Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Jill Stein: Pro-choice
You: Pro-life
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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Jill Stein: No
You: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
Science
Less Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Jill Stein: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes
You: Yes