I side with Gary Johnson on 54% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Domestic Policy
Somewhat 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
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
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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
Social
More Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
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?
Gary Johnson: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Your similar answer: Yes
the Economy
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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
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
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
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
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
Issues we do not side on...
Social
Most Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Gary Johnson: Ban after the first trimester
You: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions
Most Important
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
Domestic Policy
Most 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
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes
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Do you support increased gun control?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes
the Environment
More Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Gary Johnson: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
You: No, end all offshore oil drilling
Science
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Gary Johnson: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Gary Johnson: Leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Not during a recession
Healthcare
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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
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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, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects
Foreign Policy
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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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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
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
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Gary Johnson: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
You: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year