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Jill Stein

I side with Jill Stein on 73% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Issues we side on...

Foreign Policy

Somewhat 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 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

Your similar answer: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

Somewhat Important

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

Somewhat Important

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: Isolate through trade embargoes

Somewhat Important

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

Your answers: 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

Less Important

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

Social

Most Important

What is your stance on abortion?

Your answers: 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

Most Important

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

Healthcare

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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Your answers: 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

Most Important

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

Your similar answer: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

Somewhat Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Your answers: 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

Domestic Policy

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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?

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

Least Important

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Jill Stein: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minoritiesPassion=3 Stein has a moderate passion score of 3 on Affirmative Action Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Affirmative Action Source

Your similar answer: Yes

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

Your similar answer: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Somewhat Important

Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?

Your answers: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaignsPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Campaign Finance Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Campaign Finance Source

the Economy

Somewhat Important

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

Your answers: 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

Somewhat Important

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

Your similar answer: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

Less Important

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

Your similar answer: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

the Environment

Somewhat Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Your answers: 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

Somewhat Important

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

Science

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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Your answers: 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

Somewhat Important

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

Your similar answer: Yes, Evolution is a fact

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

Your similar answer: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

Issues we do not side on...

Social

Most Important

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, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate

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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 Economy

Somewhat Important

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: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

More Important

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: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

Somewhat Important

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: Yes, but with more restrictions

Somewhat Important

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: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs

Science

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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

the Environment

Somewhat Important

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: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

Jill Stein: Yes, the future of our economy relies on the creation of jobs in sustainable energyPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Alternative Engery Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Alternative Engery

You: Yes, the wind power industry is an important alternative to coal and natural gas

Immigration

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Jill Stein: 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

You: Yes, if they were born here

Somewhat Important

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

Jill Stein: 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

You: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

Foreign Policy

Somewhat Important

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

Least Important

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

Jill Stein: 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

You: No

Domestic Policy

Least Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

Jill Stein: 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

You: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

Least Important

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

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