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Jill Stein

I side with Jill Stein on 75% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Issues we side on...

the Environment

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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

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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Your answers: 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

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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

Domestic Policy

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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

Your similar answer: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

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

Jill Stein: 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

Your similar answer: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states

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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

Your similar answer: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

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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

Foreign Policy

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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

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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

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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 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: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

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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

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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Jill Stein: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo BayPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Terrorism Conviction=4 Stein has a high conviction score of 4 on Terrorism Source

Your similar answer: Yes

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Should the government cut military spending?

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Military Spending Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Military Spending

Social

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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

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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

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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?

Your answers: 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

Healthcare

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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Your answers: 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

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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Jill Stein: 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

Your similar answer: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

the Economy

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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?

Your answers: 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

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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Your answers: 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

Immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Your answers: 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

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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

Science

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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Your answers: 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

Issues we do not side on...

Domestic Policy

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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

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

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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

You: No

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Jill Stein: Yes, but not all drugsPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Drug Policy Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Drug Policy Source

You: No

the Economy

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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Jill Stein: Keep "as is"Passion=4 Stein has a high passion score of 4 on Social Security Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Social Security Source

You: Dismantle

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

Jill Stein: 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

You: No

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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

You: Leave it up to the states to decide

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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: No

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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 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: No

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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: Yes

Social

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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: Leave it up to the states

Foreign Policy

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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, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

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

Jill Stein: 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

You: Do not get involved

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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: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose

Immigration

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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

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 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

You: Reform

the Environment

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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: No, the government should leave the energy sector alone and end support for failed technologies

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