@8YNBKDG

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

8>8 Personal answerSafe sex is the best kind of sex. Accidents happen, but intentions must be held accountable. Owning up to your mistakes shows responsibility and acknowledging what you were getting into. It's a sin to take a life.

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

the Economy › Equal Pay

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Crime › Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

8>8 Personal answerYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

8>8 Personal answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions

Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and the government should not be involved in health insurance

the Environment › Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

8>8 Personal answerNo, and global warming is a natural occurrence

Social › Gun Buyback

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

8>8 Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Social › Gender Transition

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

Social › Gender Identity

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

the Economy › Taxes

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Immigration › Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

8>8 Personal answerYes. Children shouldn't have to pay for the actions of their parents.

Education › Free College for All

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students

Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist

Social › Government Mandates

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Social › Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

8>8 Personal answerNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

Education › Student Loans

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans

Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only for officers that have a clean record of no complaints

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

8>8 Personal answerNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

8>8 Personal answerI believe businesses should offer the vaccines, but it's a person's choice in the end. The mandate is unconditional.

Elections › Foreign Lobbying

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

8>8 Personal answerI believe being vaccinated is a choice. Proper programs and teachings should be supported.

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only for medical use

Healthcare › Medicaid

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

8>8 Personal answerI believe people abuse this right for any trivial matters, but we do have a Right to speak and stand up for ourselves.

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge

Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

8>8 Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Domestic Policy › Gun Liability

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as the losing party pays all legal fees, it’s our constitutional right to sue anyone for any reason

Immigration › Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

8>8 Personal answerYes, if they pay taxes

Elections › Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

8>8 Personal answerYes, this will prevent voter fraud

Social › Safe Spaces

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Immigration › Border Wall

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, this would be too costly and ineffective

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

8>8 Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

the Economy › Government Spending

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Healthcare › Obamacare

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick

Social › Euthanasia

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

8>8 Personal answerSuicide is never the answer, let alone someone assisting. Life is tough, but we can always get through it.

Elections › Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

8>8 Personal answerNo, but the balance of votes by population should be updated

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?

8>8 Personal answerNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion

Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals

Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

8>8 Personal answerOnly if they consider themselves an active member in the Unites States society. And plan to be nationalized or have resident status.

Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

8>8 Personal answerNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

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?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Education › Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

8>8 Personal answerYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

Foreign Policy › Torture

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

8>8 Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Immigration › In-State Tuition

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships

Foreign Policy › Drones

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

8>8 Personal answerIt would be wise to gather intel from our enemies so that we may they're intentions, but it would also be wise not to further push the possibility of war... if it can be averted. Best to stay vigilant I guess.

Healthcare › VA Privatization

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

8>8 Personal answerMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice

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?

8>8 Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

8>8 Personal answerDecrease

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Education › School Vouchers

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Education › Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Economy › NAFTA

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

National Security › Military Congressional Approval

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, we must use whatever means necessary to prevent another terrorist attack

Science › Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Science › GMO Labels

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

8>8 Personal answerNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Foreign Policy › Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

8>8 Personal answerNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats

Foreign Policy › India Arms

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, this will start a global arms race

Foreign Policy › Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Education › School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › F-35

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

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

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

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

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

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

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

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

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

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

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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

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

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

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

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

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

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

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

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

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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

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

Do you support the death penalty?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

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

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

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

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

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

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

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

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

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

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

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

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

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

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

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

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Do you support Common Core national standards?

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

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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