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@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Yes, with a subsidy and public information campaign aimed at undoing to damage caused by the Sierra Club throughout the…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for …

Yes, with exceptions for those who cannot be vaccinated due to legitimate medical concerns.

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support Common Core national standards?

No, the Common Core was a mistake. These United States are obsessed with matching and exceeding every other nation's edu…

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

No, conflict theory in general is heavily flawed in terms of historiography. Conflict theorists, of which Critical Race…

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@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to red…

As stated before, the assets of the rich are not liquid, meaning that they own things that cannot be readily converted i…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year c…

No; however, tuition at two-year colleges should be paid through taxes and made mandatory, starting with the graduating…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic…

Yes, so long as the tax revenue exceeds the incentives and if the citizenry consent. On the flip side, if a company outs…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the …

Yes and no, for the purpose of vain things like cosmetics, testing should be banned. For truly beneficial things like me…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the …

No, as stated before, the current notion of "green energy" is terribly flawed. Aside from obvious habitat destruction br…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil …

For the time being, it is a necessary evil. Fracking should be limited to non-populated areas and should remain until it…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

No; however, offshore geothermal plants could make use of oceanic thermal activity, especially off of certain tectonic p…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, an…

Not until it is truly feasible to do so without hurting workers and consumers.

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

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

Yes and no, these United States should renegotiate a climate agreement with goal of ensuring that every nation that is a…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations to …

Yes, however the current notion of "green energy" is terribly flawed. Aside from obvious habitat destruction brought abo…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where peop…

Theoretically, yes, but only if they are a part of controlled rehabilitation.

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving dru…

Yes, however these prices should still allow for the company to recoup the cost of R&D.

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Yes and no, I support a National Health Service so long as it competes with private options just as the Postal Service c…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the federal government increase funding of health car…

The Federal Government should create and adequately fund a National Health Service. An American N.H.S. should, however,…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Ac…

Yes and no. I support the laws regarding raising the cutoff age for dependents and regarding pre-existing conditions, bu…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Yes and no. Criminals convicted of misdemeanors should be allowed to vote; however, felons should not be.

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people…

No, however I do support the mandatory therapy of offenders. Just as one convicted of a D.U.I. might be court ordered to…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to…

No, however reforms must be made to the training and image of police. Law enforcement should be demilitarized. In these…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

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

The F-35 Lightning II JSF Program has been a disaster. We should take lessons learned from it and apply them to moderniz…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to c…

Yes, these United States should provide military equipment to every nation that requests aid in defense from the PRC and…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

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

While I personally oppose it, I recognize the need for realpolitik. The NSA's mistake was not spying, it was getting cau…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should our country defend other NATO countries that maintain…

Yes, we should, but we must ensure that NATO members contribute their obligated share. Furthermore, we should withdraw o…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

No, all holy cities, Jerusalem, Galilee, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Mecca (Saudi Arabia), and Medina (Saudi Arabia), be held i…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gai…

No, only for the purpose of intelligence. The military has no right to conduct strikes without Congressional approval or…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should our country remain in NATO?

Yes, however member states must fulfill their treaty obligations. Furthermore, Turkey must be expelled.

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spend…

Yes, although we must be more intelligent with our aid. It had been proven that the over abundance of clothing and food…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem S…

Yes and no, Soleimani and the Quds force were known terrorists and I understand that asking Congress for permission woul…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

We should first move to reduce religious tensions throughout the Near East by ensuring that all holy cities, Jerusalem,…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at l…

Yes, however it should be a mandatory civil service requirement. Police service, military service, fire fighting, emerge…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

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

Yes and no, these United States should remain involved, but scale back our involvement. Ideally, the foreign policy of t…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional ri…

No, however they should be subject to international laws regarding prisoners of war, enemy combatants, and war criminals…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?

Refugees should be accepted based on their vulnerability. A Sunni Arab military-aged male is at much less risk of harm a…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

No, and, if anything, the term should be increased to 3 years rather than 2. Senators and Representatives end up having…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Musl…

No, to do so is discriminatory. Increased police presence and surveillance should only ever be in response to crime rate…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

No, and the aircraft should be reduced in size. The use of a full Boeing 747 jumbo jet is obscene. Air Force One should…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

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

Yes, and both the Intelligence Community (CIA, NSA, DIA, etc.) and Federal Law Enforcement (FBI, ATF, DEA, etc.) should…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

In general, it should be the law that political advertising is represented equally and fairly. Companies should not be a…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a mean…

As one user said, "No, users of social media are free to share what they please, but anyone who is, advertises themselve…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, …

So long as the landowner is compensated above fair market price and the land is used for a public project. As a resident…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned fro…

This is a difficult question as those on the "no-fly list" can be put on there by accident or coincidence. For example,…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should it be illegal to burn our national flag?

No, it would violate the First Amendment right to free speech. That said, it is unfortunate that the symbol burned is on…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support affirmative action programs?

No, affirmative action not only implies that a member of a minority cannot achieve success on their own merit, but also…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms de…

No, the manufacturer and dealer should not be held liable unless they knowingly sold a firearm to a prohibited person. T…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes, however said teachers should be trained.

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of …

There should be no reason that one of sound mind, good legal character, and of the age of majority cannot own a firearm.…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the …

No; however, these United States should repeal the 1965 Immigration laws and return to the previous system used.

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@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Yes, immigrants should be actively encouraged to assimilate. It is the courteous thing to do. By no means should an immi…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty…

Yes, provided that they have no criminal record, pay taxes, and have resided within the nation for a certain amount of t…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country…

All together, immigration should be restricted. Visas should only be granted to those who have employment or a place to…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition r…

No, but they should still be eligible for private aid and scholarships.

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

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

The ideal approach to this issue is multifaceted. The border wall should be a technological one comprised of surveillanc…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressiona…

Yes, and make it a lifetime ban. Lobbying should only be grassroots. There is a difference between the ESRB lobbying aga…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

No, the age should be restored to 21 years of age. The human mind is still not developed enough at the age of 18. Even t…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate c…

Yes, donations should only be from grassroots supporters. Corporate entities and the elite should not be able to fund a…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, …

No, only legal citizens should be eligible for voter registration. Even then, citizens should be required to fulfill a c…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the electoral college be abolished?

No, however the system should be reformed so that votes are proportional rather than the "winner takes all" system used…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government provide tax incentives to private comp…

Yes, but companies that do leave these United States should be punished for it, especially in the case of manufacturing.…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?…

Yes, but the government should not stop there. Monopolies and trusts have become an increasingly prevalent issue in curr…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North America…

Aside from this being a moot point as of 2020, I do not believe that there should be any trade treaties. Every nation sh…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the count…

The government should issue a national economic plan every decade that specifies a specific goal with rewards based on m…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government require businesses to pay salaried emp…

Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale, but exceptions s…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order …

Aside from increasing taxes on multinational corporations, ensuring efficiency at all levels of government, and raising…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfar…

There should be more benefits, but they should be reserved for citizens and require that the recipient pass mandatory so…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

I believe in a form of syndicalism called corporatism. The short of it is "the organization of society by corporate grou…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, provided that there is sufficient evidence to suggest that such a program is not only viable, but would serve a net…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Yes, anyone receiving government funds, be they welfare recipient or employees and politicians, should be tested. That i…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

The issue of minimum wage is that these United States are not a "one size fits all" situation. $7.50 an hour in Connecti…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes, however the issue is not income. The rich tend not to have liquid assets, that is, wealth that is easily turned int…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on …

No, the Virginia Battle Flag, Bonnie Blue Flag, or any variation of the official Confederate Flag should only be flown i…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback …

No, even Michael Bloomberg's own John Hopkins center states that the data does not show a ban on assault weapons as bein…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

On a personal level, I believe marriage to be between a man and a woman due to my faith. That said, it is not my place t…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” a…

It depends on what is "triggering". Graphic imagery or discussion of traumatic events can be a legitimate source of emot…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free …

No, birth control should be covered like any other prescription and exemptions should be made for Religious organization…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discri…

Yes and no, gender identity disorders are a mental health issue and we must commit more resources to research and non-SR…

@8P26X7C from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

What is your stance on abortion?

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