I side with Kent Mesplay on 15% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Kent Mesplay: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Your similar answer: No
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Your answers: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Kent Mesplay: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Your similar answer: No
More Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Kent Mesplay: No
Your similar answer: The federal government should not be involved in education
Somewhat Important
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Kent Mesplay: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
Your similar answer: Yes
Most Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Kent Mesplay: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
Your similar answer: No
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
Social
Immigration
Science
Issues we do not side on...
Domestic Policy
More Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Kent Mesplay: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities
You: No
Most Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: No
the Economy
Most Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Kent Mesplay: Expand
You: Dismantle
Most Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Kent Mesplay: Yes, but it was not big enough
You: No
More Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Kent Mesplay: No
You: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
Most Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Kent Mesplay: Yes, but include small and organic farmers
You: No
Least Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: No
More Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: No
Most Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Kent Mesplay: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation
You: No
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Kent Mesplay: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
You: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it
Most Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Kent Mesplay: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system
You: No
Immigration
More Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: No
Most Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: No
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: No
Social
More Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Kent Mesplay: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions
You: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion
Less Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
More Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: No
the Environment
Less Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: No
More Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Kent Mesplay: No, end all offshore oil drilling
You: Yes
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells
Less Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
Foreign Policy
Less Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Kent Mesplay: No, we should be less involved
You: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
Somewhat Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
Less Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Kent Mesplay: Yes
You: No
