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the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

L>L  ChatGPTNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

L>L  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

L>L  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

L>L  ChatGPTNo

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?

L>L  ChatGPTNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

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the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

L>L  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

L>L  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

L>L  ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

L>L  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

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

L>L  ChatGPTNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

L>L  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

L>L  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

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?

L>L  ChatGPTYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

L>L  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Unrealized Gains Tax

Should the government tax unrealized gains?

L>L  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Tips

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

L>L  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

L>L  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

L>L  ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

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

L>L  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

L>L  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

L>L  ChatGPTNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

L>L  ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Economy  ›  Presidential influence on interest rates

Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?

L>L  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

L>L  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

L>L  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

L>L  ChatGPTYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

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

L>L  ChatGPTNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

L>L  ChatGPTYes, 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?

L>L  ChatGPTNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

L>L  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

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?

L>L  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy  ›  Federal In-Office Mandate

Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?

L>L  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

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

L>L  ChatGPTYes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

L>L  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

L>L  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

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