Jill Stein vs Barack Obama on the issues of the 2012 Presidential election

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

Barack Obama: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international communityPassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on Foreign Intervention Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Foreign Intervention Source

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

Barack Obama: Isolate through trade embargoesPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Iran Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Iran Source

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

Their answers: 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 SourcePassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Sudan Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Sudan Source

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

Barack Obama: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in placePassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on Cuba Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Cuba Source

Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Their 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 SourcePassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on United Nations Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on United Nations Source

Should the U.S. military fly unmanned drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

Their answers: Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Their answers: YesPassion=5 Stein has a very high passion score of 5 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=5 Stein has a very high conviction score of 5 on Stem Cell Research SourcePassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Stem Cell Research Source

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Their 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 SourcePassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Evolution Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Evolution Source

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

Their answers: NoPassion=3 Stein has a moderate passion score of 3 on Education Conviction=3 Stein has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Education SourcePassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Education Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Education Source

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

Barack Obama: YesPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Affirmative Action Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Affirmative Action Source

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

Barack Obama: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internetPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Internet Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Internet Source

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Jill Stein: 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

Barack Obama: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenshipPassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Immigration Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Immigration Source

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

Barack Obama: No, but their children should have accessPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Healthcare Source

Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?

Their answers: 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 SourcePassion=1 Obama has a very low passion score of 1 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigrant Laborers Source

What is your stance on abortion?

Their 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 SourcePassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Abortion Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Abortion Source

Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?

Their 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 SourcePassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Gay Marriage Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Gay Marriage Source

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

Jill Stein: 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

Barack Obama: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charitiesPassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Government Mandates Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Government Mandates Source

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Their 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 SourcePassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Global Warming Conviction=2 Obama has a low conviction score of 2 on Global Warming Source

Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?

Jill Stein: 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

Barack Obama: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more landPassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on National Parks Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on National Parks Source

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

Barack Obama: Yes, the wind power industry is an important alternative to coal and natural gasPassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Alternative Engery Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Alternative Engery

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

Barack Obama: ExpandPassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on Medicare Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Medicare Source

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

Jill Stein: 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

Barack Obama: YesPassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Healthcare Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Healthcare Source

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

Barack Obama: NoPassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on Space Exploration Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Space Exploration Source

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

Barack Obama: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfallPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Social Security Conviction=2 Obama has a low conviction score of 2 on Social Security Source

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

Barack Obama: NoPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Minimum Wage Conviction=1 Obama has a very low conviction score of 1 on Minimum Wage Source

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

Barack Obama: YesPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Welfare Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Welfare Source

Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?

Jill Stein: 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

Barack Obama: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplishedPassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on Afghanistan Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Afghanistan Source

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

Barack Obama: YesPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Israel Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Israel Source

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

Barack Obama: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torturePassion=1 Obama has a very low passion score of 1 on Terrorism Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Terrorism Source

Should the government cut military spending?

Jill Stein: 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

Barack Obama: Do not change current military budgetPassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on Military Spending Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Military Spending

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Jill Stein: 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

Barack Obama: YesPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Oil Drilling Conviction=2 Obama has a low conviction score of 2 on Oil Drilling Source

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

Barack Obama: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powersPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Patriot Act Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Patriot Act Source

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

Barack Obama: No, only for assault weapons Passion=1 Obama has a very low passion score of 1 on Gun Control Conviction=2 Obama has a low conviction score of 2 on Gun Control Source

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

Barack Obama: NoPassion=1 Obama has a very low passion score of 1 on Drug Policy Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Drug Policy Source

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

Jill Stein: 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

Barack Obama: YesPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Campaign Finance Conviction=1 Obama has a very low conviction score of 1 on Campaign Finance Source

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

Barack Obama: NoPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Marijuana Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Marijuana Source