I side with Gary Johnson on 64% 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
Most 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
Most 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, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
Immigration
More Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Your answers: Yes, if they were born here
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Your answers: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Social
Somewhat Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Gary Johnson: Ban after the first trimester
Your similar answer: Pro-choice
Most Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Your answers: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Science
Most Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
the Economy
More Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: No
Healthcare
Least Important
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...
Science
Most Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Gary Johnson: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes
Most 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
the Environment
Most Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Gary Johnson: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
You: No
Most Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Gary Johnson: Let each state determine which areas to protect
You: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land
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, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
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Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Gary Johnson: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment
You: No
Foreign Policy
Most Important
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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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Gary Johnson: Scale back our current involvement
You: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests
the Economy
Most Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Gary Johnson: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
You: Yes
More Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Gary Johnson: No, cut spending
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
Immigration
More Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Gary Johnson: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare
You: Yes, if they pay taxes
Healthcare
More Important
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: No, institute a universal healthcare system
Social
Somewhat 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: No, it should be covered like any other prescription
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes