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Michael Anthony Peroutka’s Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbasePro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest

Healthcare  ›  Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Party’s support baseNo


Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

Social  ›  Marital Rape

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new 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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this is unfair to students who already paid off their loans

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, but only for maternity leave

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, we should pass tougher drug laws

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and increase surveillance on all new immigrants

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Education  ›  Free College for All

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, all illegal immigrants should be deported

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Social  ›  Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should support abstinence programs instead

Elections  ›  Mail In Ballot

Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, reforming the Supreme Court is unconstitutional and would upset the balance of power

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and provide more training and education for police officers

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Immigration  ›  Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this system is too expensive

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, remove them from the U.S.

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseLower

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it should be raised

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and increase funding in order to move our embassy to Jerusalem

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

  Public statementsNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

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)?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseIsrael

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseHurt

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, fund national and local programs instead

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?

  Party’s support baseNo, Saudi Arabia has more than enough money to fund their own wars

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

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

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the current two-year ban is sufficient

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseIncrease

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, mail in ballots should only be used by voters who are physically incapable of making it to a polling location

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and I am not convinced that North Korea has or is capable of developing a long-range nuclear missile

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseDecrease

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseMore, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?

  Party’s support baseNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead

Education  ›  School Vouchers

Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, but I would rather privatize all education

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

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

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

Science  ›  GMO Labels

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, we should build more prisons

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and all education should be privatized

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and our entire education system should be privatized

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only with targeted airstrikes

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should withdraw from NATO

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should not fund any space exploration missions

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and the government needs to lift restrictions on oil companies and pump more gas

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?

  ChatGPTNo, this will start a global arms race

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and foreign governments should move their embassies there

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, not until we decrease our national debt

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker

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?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo