I side with Gary Johnson on 57% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
More Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Gary Johnson: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Your similar answer: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence
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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
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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, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Gary Johnson: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Your similar answer: Yes
Social
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
Domestic Policy
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Do you support the Patriot act?
Gary Johnson: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Your similar answer: No
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Your answers: 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?
Gary Johnson: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government
Your similar answer: No
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Gary Johnson: Yes, if they were born here
Your similar answer: Yes
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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
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
the Economy
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: No
Science
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Gary Johnson: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, and should be required in public schools
the Environment
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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
Issues we do not side on...
Foreign Policy
Most 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
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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.
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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
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Gary Johnson: Scale back our current involvement
You: Yes
Domestic Policy
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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
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities
Somewhat Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
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Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Gary Johnson: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment
You: No
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Gary Johnson: Reform
You: Expand
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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: Yes
Immigration
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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
Social
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What is your stance on abortion?
Gary Johnson: Ban after the first trimester
You: Pro-life
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Gary Johnson: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate
You: Yes
Less Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed
the Environment
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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Gary Johnson: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
You: Nationalize the energy sector
Somewhat Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Gary Johnson: Let each state determine which areas to protect
You: Yes
the Economy
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Gary Johnson: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
You: Yes
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Gary Johnson: No, cut spending
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Gary Johnson: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes
Less Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Gary Johnson: Leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes