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I side the most with Gary Johnson on domestic policy issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

You side on domestic policy issues with...

Patriot Act

Most Important to me

Do you support the Patriot act?

You, Johnson and Anderson: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

Stein's similar answer: No, it is unconstitutional

Education

Somewhat Important to me

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

You: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states

Obama and Stein's similar answer: No

Affirmative Action

Somewhat Important to me

Do you support affirmative action programs?

You: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

Obama's similar answer: Yes

Johnson and Romney's similar answer: No

Gun Control

Most Important to me

Do you support increased gun control?

You, Johnson and Romney: No

Goode's similar answer: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws

Drug Policy

Somewhat Important to me

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

You, Obama and Romney: No

Goode's similar answer: No, we should pass tougher drug laws

Internet

Most Important to me

Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?

You and Goode: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

Stein's similar answer: No

Johnson's similar answer: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

Obama and Romney's similar answer: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

Campaign Finance

Somewhat Important to me

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

You and Stein: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns

Anderson's similar answer: No

You do not side on domestic policy issues with...

Patriot Act

Most Important to me

Do you support the Patriot act?

Romney and Goode: Yes, it is necessary to combat terrorism

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

Education

Somewhat Important to me

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

Johnson and Goode: The federal government should not be involved in education

Romney: Yes, we should reward effective schools and punish ineffective schools

Affirmative Action

Somewhat Important to me

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Anderson: Yes

Goode: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment

Stein: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities

Gun Control

Most Important to me

Do you support increased gun control?

Stein and Anderson: Yes

Obama: No, only for assault weapons

Drug Policy

Somewhat Important to me

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Anderson: Yes

Stein: Yes, but not all drugs

Johnson: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use

Internet

Most Important to me

Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?

Anderson: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

Campaign Finance

Somewhat Important to me

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

Obama and Romney: Yes

Johnson and Goode: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment

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