I side with Gary Johnson on 98% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Gary Johnson: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Your similar answer: Yes
More Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Gary Johnson: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
Your similar answer: No, cut all support and aid
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Gary Johnson: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
Your similar answer: Ignore their threats and cease all contact
Somewhat Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Your answers: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
Somewhat Important
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Your answers: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Social
More Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Gary Johnson: Ban after the first trimester
Your similar answer: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion
Most Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
More Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Your answers: No
Immigration
More Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Gary Johnson: Yes, if they were born here
Your similar answer: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Your answers: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare
Most Important
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
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Your answers: Reform
Least Important
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
Your similar answer: No
Most Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Gary Johnson: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Your similar answer: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Your answers: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
More Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Your answers: Leave funding and research to the private sector
Domestic Policy
More Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Your answers: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Somewhat 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
the Economy
Less Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Gary Johnson: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
Your similar answer: No
Less Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Gary Johnson: No, cut spending
Your similar answer: No
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: No
the Environment
Somewhat Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Gary Johnson: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
Your similar answer: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
Foreign Policy
More 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: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA
Least Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Gary Johnson: Do not get involved
You: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Gary Johnson: Scale back our current involvement
You: Yes
Social
Less 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
the Environment
Less Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Gary Johnson: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
You: No
Less 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