Here are your answers compared to this voter’s answers.
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Social › Abortion
BM>BM Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Social › Gay Marriage
BM>BM Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
the Economy › Equal Pay
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
BM>BM Personal answerFull background checks with waiting periods, licensure makes sense with required training and legal responsibilities(like getting a driver's license), gun show sales & private sales must be recorded(actually a national database sounds good) raise taxes on sales of guns and supplies to pay for the database,research in to gun violence and solutions, and healthcare & treatment needed for survivors of gun violence. Outlaw bumpstocks and well defined assault weapons, a violent criminal history or history of longstanding mental illness should initially prohibit sale with application for exceptions as an option. |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Social › Marital Rape
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
BM>BM Personal answerUniversal single payer healthcare provided by government. |
Social › Gender Identity
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Social › Gender Transition
BM>BM Personal answerThis is a decision that should be left for families and doctors to decide. I don't see a need for government intervention as long as doctors are following standards of care and evidence based medicine. |
Healthcare › Mental Health
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Social › Transgender Athletes
BM>BM Personal answerShould be decided on a case by case basis by the governing body for that sport. |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
BM>BM Personal answerSome forgiveness may ease the burden and give a boost to young people whose livelihoods and economic futures were ruined by a bad system. We need to reform the system and make education more affordable. Bankruptcy should be an option again. |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
the Environment › Climate Change
BM>BM Personal answerTax incentives for green energy production are good and promotion of policies that allow for technological solutions to a problem technology created. I don't think we will ever find a political solution, but I don't think governments should continue to support oil drilling, coal, or fracking either. |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
BM>BM Personal answerYes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
BM>BM Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
BM>BM Personal answerPerhaps a cumulative limit. I'd like to see broader participation of people who can afford to run for office. Experience is invaluable for getting things accomplished, but life long Senator isn't helpful either. |
Foreign Policy › Iran
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Taxes
BM>BM Personal answerReplace the 2017 tax law with a progressive tax rate on businesses. A flat 21% rate no matter the size or revenue of the company? The tax burden falls on businesses as well as individuals but is highly imbalanced right now toward individuals and not large, multibillion dollar corporations. Any body who values small businesses, entrepreneurship, regional, mid-size companies and a strong middle class knows the system is not working for them right now. |
Elections › Mental competency testing
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
BM>BM Personal answerCRT should be clearly defined because I don't think it has ever been taught in K-12 anyway. Obviously an educated populace needs to know the history of our nation--the good and the bad. Instead of teaching history to just know dates and events, teach how history is recorded, how to evaluate sources, and how to see different perspectives. |
Immigration › Immigration
BM>BM Personal answerYes, if they were born here and if they were a minor when brought to the country. There should be greater opportunities for residency & paths to citizenship for their parents. |
Education › Free College for All
BM>BM Personal answerReform the student loan system. Don't just forgive some debt but leave the system as it is. Needs major overhaul! Too many things to discuss here. |
Education › Student Loans
BM>BM Personal answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
Social › Death Penalty
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
BM>BM Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Social › Confederate Flag
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Social › Government Mandates
BM>BM Personal answerContraception and other family planning services should be included in universal healthcare coverage provided by the government. People can buy additional private plans if they want which may have regulations and guidelines that don't apply to certain religious institutions. |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Social › Women in Combat
BM>BM Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Healthcare › Medicaid
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Border Security
BM>BM Personal answerWe need a comprehensive system to evaluate who & why people are crossing the border. Asylum seekers need a proper path and faster process. If a large number of people are refugees, we need to help. But we do need to crack down on coyotes and human trafficking. |
Crime › Private Prisons
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
BM>BM Personal answerYes, and provide more training and education for police officers |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
BM>BM Personal answerYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
BM>BM Personal answerCan local and state governments defy Federal law? Typically not, but I don't see the need to verify citizenship status to interact with the government. |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
BM>BM Personal answerBoth yes for life threatening emergencies and infectious diseases but should be able to purchase coverage like anyone else |
Elections › Campaign Finance
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
BM>BM Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
Elections › Voter Fraud
BM>BM Personal answerNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
BM>BM Personal answerYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
the Economy › Government Spending
BM>BM Personal answerNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
BM>BM Personal answerBusinesses may set policies that require vaccination, but they choose. The government can only mandate for government employees. |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Israel
BM>BM Personal answerWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Border Wall
BM>BM Personal answerYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Social › First Amendment
BM>BM Personal answerNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
BM>BM Personal answerNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
BM>BM Personal answerMake liability standards that fit similar to other industries that have hazardous products--chemical plants, pharmaceuticals, etc. I tend to favor leeway for companies but I favor rules/regulations that rein in violators. |
Crime › Defunding the Police
BM>BM Personal answerDepends on the community. Police departments should be funded to fully meet their needs--especially for training and meeting personnel support. Community outreach is important for any local law enforcement office. Have crisis counselors or provide more training in mental health crisises for officers. Independent review boards in cases where a death occurs on a call. |
Social › Niqāb
BM>BM Personal answerWhat kind of civic ceremony? What kind of security is required to attend? |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
BM>BM Personal answerIncrease |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
BM>BM Personal answerYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
BM>BM Personal answerRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
BM>BM Personal answerI support updating the requirements to receive food and housing assistance but not sure that a basic income program will work. |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Welfare
BM>BM Personal answerFewer |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
BM>BM Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
BM>BM Personal answerIt is stopped by lawsuits so most, but any potentially toxic project needs to have thorough environmental assessment. Risk analysis provided by the company doesn't cut it. And if it is land that belongs to a Native American tribe, it is not the US Government's right to give it away or authorize use. |
Elections › Campaign Finance
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
BM>BM Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
BM>BM Personal answerYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Education › Common Core
BM>BM Personal answerYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
BM>BM Personal answerYes, as long as they pay taxes |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Obamacare
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Fracking
BM>BM Personal answerNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Elections › Lobbyists
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
BM>BM Personal answerSalaried employees used to mean there was no punching of a time clock. The individual who takes such a position knows the pros and cons. If the person is required to punch in and out or be on site, or on duty for more than 8 hrs, they should be eligible for overtime pay. |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
BM>BM Personal answerYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Elections › Mail in ballots
BM>BM Personal answerVoters can choose a mail in ballot for being away during election, being elderly, disabled, or even just cause they want to. I like in person voting but as long as it's 1 person, 1 ballot, it doesn't matter now it's done. |
Elections › Electoral College
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
BM>BM Personal answerWell, this is the only thing that never changes, so why ask us? That said, we could look seriously at reducing wasteful spending. We have been the world's police since the end of WWII and there are still many threats. |
the Environment › Animal Testing
BM>BM Personal answerYes, with caveats. Necessity, review boards |
Science › Nuclear Energy
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Torture
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
BM>BM Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
BM>BM Personal answerNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
BM>BM Personal answerMay need to evaluate yearly and on a country by country basis. |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
BM>BM Personal answerLess |
Education › School Vouchers
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Drones
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Science › GMO Labels
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
BM>BM Personal answerHas to be evaluated on a case by case basis. House arrest may be appropriate in some cases. |
Education › Universal Pre-K
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
BM>BM Personal answerFind out why they declined the shelter offered. Mental health issues? Address mental health & drug issues and focus on policies that promote varied development with affordable housing. |
Transportation › Public Transportation
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Education › Charter Schools
BM>BM Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
BM>BM Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
BM>BM Personal answerYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Estate Tax
BM>BM Personal answerNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
BM>BM Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
BM>BM Personal answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
BM>BM Personal answerMilitary conflicts have to be approved by Congress. But terrorists are frequently not part of a State so how do you declare war on a non State actor? Definitely not a simple answer. |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
BM>BM Personal answerA combination of the choices for disclosure of advice that goes against current consensus while acknowlegingthat consensus changes and patients deserve the option to try unconventional therapies. There should be consequences to the provider if the treatment harms the patient (based on severity of injury) Pt must acknowlegde risk as well. |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
BM>BM Personal answerA qualified yes--proof of attack already carried out and undeniable profesional of imminent attack. |
Foreign Policy › NATO
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Science › Space Exploration
BM>BM Personal answerThe government should continue to fund scientific missions. I hope we move to a more international focus as space doesn't belong to one country or wealthy individuals. |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
BM>BM Personal answerDepends on the industry and circumstances. Incentives to have vital industries maintained in this country can be tried and continued if effective. Taxes aren't meant to be a punishment or means for deterrance. And I'm skeptical that vice taxes actually go towards any attempt to abate alcohol or tobacco use or to treat those affected by that use. |
the Economy › Gas Tax
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
BM>BM Personal answerIt is a multinational problem, so we have to work with México instead of just declaring what we're going to do. And, yes, we do need to reevaluate the 'War on Drugs' which we are very clearly losing. |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
BM>BM Personal answerYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
BM>BM Personal answerUnsure |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
BM>BM Personal answerNo, and I am skeptical about the viability of electric vehicles |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Property Taxes
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Pension Reform
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
BM>BM Personal answerNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
BM>BM Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
BM>BM Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
BM>BM Personal answerNo, unless the transaction is considered income |
Foreign Policy › F-35
BM>BM Personal answerI don't know |
the Economy › Gig Workers
BM>BM Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
BM>BM Personal answerThat transition could be very chaotic and traumatic. Big changes should not be sprung on people if possible |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
BM>BM Personal answerToo new |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
BM>BM Personal answerI don't know |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
BM>BM Personal answerYes |
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You side slightly towards “security”, meaning you more often believe the government should do everything within its power to ensure the security of its citizens. This theme is most important to you.
You are a centrist on left wing and right wing issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on authoritarian and libertarian issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on democratic socialism and capitalism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “nationalism”, meaning you more often support policies that prioritize the interests of our nation above others. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on politically incorrect and politically correct issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on unilateralism and multilateralism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “religious”, meaning you more often support policies that reflect religious values and principles. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “protectionism”, meaning you believe globalization is detrimental to the safety, compensation, environment, and standard of living of workers. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “deregulation”, meaning you more often believe that government regulation stifles innovation and economic prosperity. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on assimilation and multiculturalism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on pacifism and militarism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on traditional and progressive issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on isolationism and imperialism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on individualism and collectivism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “decentralization”, meaning you more often believe that administrative power and decision making should be handled at the local level and serve the best interests of the local community. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on tender and tough issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on small government and big government issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on keynesian and laissez-faire issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on anthropocentrism and environmentalism issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on meritocracy and democracy issues. This theme is only less important to you.
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