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

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Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

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

  Party’s support baseYes, but only indoors or crowded areas

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Personal answerNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Personal answerYes


the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  Personal answerYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Personal answerPro-life

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, the federal government should not have this kind of power over states

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, there is not enough evidence to support widespread fraud

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

  Personal answerYes

Education  ›  School Reopenings

Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  Personal answerNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

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

  Personal answerNo

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

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

  Personal answerNo

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?

  Personal answerYes

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

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

  Personal answerNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Personal answerYes

Social  ›  Gender Identity

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

  Personal answerNo

Social  ›  Marital Rape

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

  Personal answerNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  Personal answerNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Personal answerNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

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?

  Personal answerYes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  Personal answerNo

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Personal answerYes

Elections  ›  Mail In Ballot

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, and implement a secure online voting process

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

  Personal answerNo

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Personal answerNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Personal answerNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Personal answerNo

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Personal answerNo

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Personal answerNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Immigration  ›  Border Security

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

  Personal answerNo

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?

  Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

  Personal answerNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Personal answerNo

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?

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  Personal answerRemove taxes on corporations and tax shareholder dividends instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

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

  Personal answerYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Personal answerNo

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Personal answerYes

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Personal answerYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Personal answerYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Personal answerNo

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?

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Personal answerYes

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

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

  Personal answerNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Personal answerYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

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

  Personal answerNo

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Personal answerYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Personal answerNo

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseBoth equally

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Government Mandates

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

  Personal answerNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

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

  Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

  Peter Sonski 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?

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Personal answerNo

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?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

  Personal answerYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  Personal answerYes

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Personal answerYes

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

  Personal answerNo

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

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

  Personal answerYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  Personal answerFewer

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  Personal answerNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

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

  Personal answerYes

Education  ›  Free College for All

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Personal answerHelp

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

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

  Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

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

  Personal answerYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Personal answerYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

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)?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Personal answerYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Personal answerYes

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Personal answerNo

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Personal answerNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Debt Relief

Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

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

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Personal answerWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

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?

  Personal answerYes

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

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

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Personal answerIncrease

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

  Personal answerYes

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Personal answerNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

  Personal answerNo

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  Personal answerNo

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

  Personal answerNo

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?

  Personal answerYes

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

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

  Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Personal answerYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  Personal answerYes

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Personal answerNo

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

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

  Personal answerNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

  Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

  Personal answerRegardless, producers should not be allowed to patent foods

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, Saudi Arabia is a false ally terrorist state and we should immediately cut ties with them

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Personal answerNo

Education  ›  School Vouchers

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

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Personal answerNo

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

  Personal answerNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  Personal answerYes

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

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

  Personal answerMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

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

  Personal answerNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Personal answerYes

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Social Security

Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Unrealized Gains Tax

Should the government tax unrealized gains?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Personal answerNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  Personal answerYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Personal answerYes

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?

  Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, but let each college and athlete decide

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Tips

Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Personal answerYes

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  Personal answerYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  Personal answerNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Personal answerYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

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

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  Personal answerNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Personal answerNo

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

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?

  Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Personal answerYes

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

  Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  Personal answerYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Personal answerNo

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Personal answerYes

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Personal answerNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  Personal answerYes

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, we should not get involved

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Personal answerYes

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

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

  Personal answerNo

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

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

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

the Economy  ›  Presidential influence on interest rates

Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  Personal answerYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, unless the transaction is considered income

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

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

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

  Personal answerYes

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Technology  ›  Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

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

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

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

  Personal answerYes

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

  Party influenceNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

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?

  Personal answerNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Personal answerYes

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Technology  ›  Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Peter Sonski voterbaseNo