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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

T>T  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes


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Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

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?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social  ›  Gender Identity

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, 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?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, 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?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime

Immigration  ›  Border Security

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion

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?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terrorists

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

T>T  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, reduce military spending instead

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

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?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

T>T  ChatGPTRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Social  ›  Government Mandates

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education

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?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

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?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

T>T  ChatGPTIncrease

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

T>T  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Education  ›  Free College for All

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

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)?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

T>T  ChatGPTWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pay taxes

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

T>T  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives