Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
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DisagreeYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
DisagreeYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
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me Your answerNo |
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DisagreeYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Green disagreeYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
Republicans’ similar answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
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No disagreeYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
DisagreeYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Democrats disagreeYes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
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DisagreeNo, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one |
DisagreeNo |
Socialist disagreeNo, and lower the voting age to 15. |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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DisagreeYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
DisagreeYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
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me Your answerNo |
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DisagreeYes, but only for medical use |
DisagreeYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
DisagreeYes |
Green disagreeYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
DisagreeYes, if they pay taxes |
Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and grant them citizenship |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
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Democrats disagreeNo |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
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me Your answerNo |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, government should not be involved in healthcare |
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DisagreeYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Democrats disagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
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DisagreeNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
DisagreeNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
DisagreeNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
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DisagreeNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Democrats disagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, and we should implement an open border policy |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
Green’s similar answerNo, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards |
Similar answerNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
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Democrats disagreeYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
DisagreeYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
DisagreeYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
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me Your answerYes |
Forward’s similar answerYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
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me Your answerYes |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
DisagreeNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
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me Your answerNo |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
DisagreeYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
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me Your answerNo |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations |
Similar answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
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DisagreeYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
DisagreeYes |
Veterans’ political party support base disagreesYes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
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me Your answerPro-life |
Similar answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
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DisagreePro-choice |
DisagreePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
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DisagreeYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
DisagreeYes, and make it a living wage |
Democrats disagreeYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
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DisagreeYes |
No disagreeYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
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me Your answerYes |
Constitution’s similar answerYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
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DisagreeNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
DisagreeNo |
Veterans disagreeNo, but maintain our current offshore oil wells |
Green disagreeNo, end all offshore oil drilling |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
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Veterans disagreeYes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse |
DisagreeYes |
Libertarians disagreeYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
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me Your answerNo |
American’s similar answerNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
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DisagreeYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
DisagreeYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
Green disagreeYes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
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DisagreeNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
Social › First Amendment
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Similar answerNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
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DisagreeYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
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me Your answerHurt |
Libertarians’ similar answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
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DisagreeHelp |
No disagreeHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Transhumanist disagreeHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
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DisagreeYes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate |
DisagreeYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but only for future workers |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
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DisagreeYes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay |
Transhumanist disagreeYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
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me Your answerNo |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
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DisagreeYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
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me Your answerNo |
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DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
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me Your answerYes |
Peace and Freedom’s similar answerYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
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Transhumanist disagreeNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
DisagreeNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
Similar answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
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DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Forward disagreeYes, but only for large international corporations |
Women's disagreeYes |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, but it is currently being overused |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Constitution disagreeYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
Veterans’ similar answerYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown |
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DisagreeNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
No disagreeNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
DisagreeNo |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, and the government should never support unproven technologies |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
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DisagreeYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
DisagreeYes |
Socialist disagreeYes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
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me Your answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Similar answerYes |
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DisagreeNo |
Women's disagreeNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Transhumanist disagreeNo, because technology will allow us in a decades time to offer structural changes in the brain to make criminals into good people. We must wait until then, and give them this choice. |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
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me Your answerNo |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
No disagreeYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but increase oversight |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
DisagreeNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
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me Your answerNo |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies |
Veterans’ similar answerNo, not until we drastically decrease our federal deficit |
Similar answerNo, we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it |
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DisagreeYes |
