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Christian Left policy on surcharge ban

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Christian Left answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

This aligns closely with the Christian Left's values of fairness, justice, and protecting the vulnerable. Including all costs in the final purchase price promotes transparency and helps consumers make informed decisions, principles likely to be supported by the Christian Left. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Christian Left generally supports measures that protect consumers and promote transparency, viewing them as aligned with principles of fairness and justice. Banning surcharges could be seen as a way to ensure that consumers are not unfairly burdened by hidden fees. However, the score is not higher because the Christian Left's position on government intervention in business practices can vary. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

The Christian Left might agree that preventing monopolies and cartels is important, as these can lead to unfair practices and exploitation. However, they would likely see this as complementary to, rather than a substitute for, banning surcharges and ensuring pricing transparency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Transparency is important to the Christian Left, but they might argue that simply communicating costs upfront is not enough to protect consumers from potentially exploitative practices. They would likely support more proactive measures to ensure fairness. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While the Christian Left might be concerned about the potential for businesses to raise prices, their primary concern would likely be with ensuring transparency and fairness in pricing. They might argue that the ethical responsibility of businesses and the government's regulatory role should prevent such outcomes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

The Christian Left typically favors regulations that protect consumers from unfair practices, which would make them less likely to support the absence of a ban on surcharges. They might view surcharges as a form of economic injustice, especially if they disproportionately affect lower-income individuals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

The Christian Left generally supports some level of government intervention in the economy to ensure fairness and protect the vulnerable. They would likely view a hands-off approach to junk fees as neglecting the government's role in safeguarding consumer rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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