Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Mark Charles voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Personal answerNo but he should resign |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, the federal government should not have this kind of power over states |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and because COVID required different procedures, this led to many unfounded conspiracy theories |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but with parental permission |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Mark Charles voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
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?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
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?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and extend the requirement to private companies as well |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Personal answerNo, because I don't know how to pay for it. But healthcare is a right not a privilege. |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
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?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Mark Charles voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Mark Charles voterbaseFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Mark Charles voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, the strike was illegal since it was not approved by The U.S. Congress |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and increase the amount |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Personal answerYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, as long as they are not mandatory |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, we should not get involved |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Mark Charles voterbaseYes, but only for cryptocurrencies that hold stable value without price fluctuation |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Mark Charles voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
