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@9MFBRSL
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Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Yes, but only if such training focuses on racial cooperation and understanding rather than critical race theory
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Yes, but only if such training focuses on racial cooperation and understanding rather than critical race theory
@9MFBRSL
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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Yes, but only for government workers and not politicians or executives. Adjust them yearly for inflation
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Should the government increase tariffs on imported products from China?
No, but their unfair race practices should be punished in a manner that doesn’t harm American consumers or manufacturers
@9MFBRSL
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Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
To an extent. We should experiment with such weapons and test them in labs, but they shouldn’t be a standard in warfare until more research is conducted to clar…
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
No, since our elections already act as term limits, but there should be age and mental competency limits
@9MFBRSL
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Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
No, it should be an international city overseen by a joint board of elected Israeli and Arab representatives with equal access for all faiths
@9MFBRSL
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Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
No, since canceling it at this point would cost more than finishing it, but we should find ways to streamline and cut production costs for future projects
@9MFBRSL
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Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Yes, but only with a warrant showing clear probable cause of terrorist or criminal activity in said allied country. If possible, we should include that ally in…
@9MFBRSL
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Should our country defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Yes, but we should still be more forceful in demanding that other members pay their fair share. We should use whatever pressure is needed
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Yes, but tightly regulate any money or products exchanged via trade or travel to ensure that they aren’t put towards the Cuban government’s repressive practice…
@9MFBRSL
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Yes, but ensure that any military aid sent isn’t used to violate human rights. Use the leverage of aid to pressure Israel to treat Palestinians with as much fai…
@9MFBRSL
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Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Increase only for countries with clear humanitarian needs like Ukraine. Deny aid for countries that harbor or promote terrorism
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@9MFBRSL
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Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Yes, though we should be much more forceful on demanding that the UN adhere to universal values and stop empowering bad actors like Iran or subtly enabling anti…
@9MFBRSL
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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Decrease only by streamlining various programs and eliminating wasteful spending. Maintain full funding for military readiness and for paying our troops fair am…
@9MFBRSL
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Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Less, assimilate the VA with a broader single-payer system so veterans are as fully and permanently covered as everyone else
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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Yes, but only if such places are accompanied by treatment and rehabilitation. Jobs and skills training along with other forms of social support should also be i…
@9MFBRSL
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Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Yes, but allow certain government-approved and regulated state-based private clinics to carry out elective treatments and procedures to reduce costs and improve…
@9MFBRSL
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Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Yes, but accommodate employees who can prove that they react adversely to the vaccine such through major side effects
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@9MFBRSL
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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Yes, proof of vaccination against contagious diseases should be required for usage of any public service except those related to emergencies. Also hold parents…
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
No, it should mirror a progressive tax rate that depends upon both the wealth of the deceased and the wealth of the inheritor.
@9MFBRSL
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Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Yes, there should be a set amount of paid sick days each year that a worker can use at any time. Any non-compliant company should be penalized
@9MFBRSL
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Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Yes, pay ranges should depend solely on education, experience, effectiveness, and tenure, never gender. Also require businesses to publish their salary ranges f…
@9MFBRSL
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Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Help, but limit the powers of certain unions with a history of corruption or lack of accountability like police unions
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@9MFBRSL
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Do you support a universal basic income program?
Yes, but it should be established gradually over a set transition period to avoid individual hardship. Start with state-based pilot programs like Alaska’s. It s…
@9MFBRSL
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Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
No, but they should be held somewhere safe with all basic necessities provided until their background check is complete and they’re cleared for entry
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Yes, but only if they haven’t committed a crime and not if the other nation is considered an adversary
@9MFBRSL
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Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Increase for the economy’s sake but penalize companies that abuse these programs to reduce wages or lower working conditions and provide more incentives to prep…
@9MFBRSL
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Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Yes, but only after an accumulated amount of non-violent minor crimes such as speeding tickets. Any violent crime like assault should result in instant deportat…
@9MFBRSL
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Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Yes, but make sure that new restrictions target criminals like drug traffickers and not harmless families
@9MFBRSL
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Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
No, we should focus funding on fixing the current immigration crisis instead of subsidizing cities that perpetuate it
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Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Yes, but only at federally or state-administered historical or commemorative sites like a museum or Confederate cemetery
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Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
No, religion should have zero bearing on how one interacts with his/her business and paying customers
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Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Yes, but only if their hormone levels, bone density, and muscle mass match the gender category that they compete in to ensure fairness. Creating separate teams…
@9MFBRSL
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Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Yes, but the term "gender identity" should be better researched and more clearly defined to determine what’s legitimate and what isn’t
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Not ban necessarily, but any blatantly harmful misinformation such as conspiracy theories should be flagged and/or removed and any advertising should be clearly…
@9MFBRSL
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Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Yes, but only for public and never private projects, if the landowners are fairly compensated, and if the local environment isn’t compromised in any way
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@9MFBRSL
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Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Yes, but only if the terms "misinformation" and "fake news" are clearly defined to prevent the government from simply censoring any content it dislikes
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Yes, but only if they focus on elevating academic/service/athletic achievement rather solely skin color.
@9MFBRSL
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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Yes, but only reasonable common-sense measures. Require universal background checks, psychological screening, and brief training in gun safety. Also require tha…
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Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Yes, as long as they aren’t disturbing the peace in any way. We should focus on creating more social programs to provide the homeless with basic necessities, me…
@9MFBRSL
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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Yes, but only if they’ve finished serving their sentence, the crime wasn’t committed in office, and the crime wasn’t a felony or violent, sexual, or financial i…
@9MFBRSL
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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Yes, lower it to age 16, but any minor voting should be required to show a form of ID such as a driver’s license or student card. A parent or guardian should al…
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@9MFBRSL
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Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
No, only if they’re also found guilty of violent or sexual crimes or are higher-up officials like cartel kingpins
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Yes, but they should be required to perform daily community service and report to a parole officer for a set period. Also create more job and skill-training ser…
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@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
No, increase the personal liability for misconduct and provide clearer guidelines on what constitutes "misconduct." Also provide better training and education f…
@9MFBRSL
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Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Yes, but only in national security emergencies when an instant response is needed. Such authorizations shouldn’t last beyond 30 days without congressional appro…
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from North Carolina
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Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Yes, but never for cosmetics or other superficial discoveries and only if the animals suffer no discomfort or distress
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@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
Not banned outright, but they should be phased out over a set transition period of 10-15 years or so to avoid individual hardship. Also increase consumer incent…
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Yes, but only if those regulations don’t burden the individual taxpayer and specifically target big corporations that profit off polluting the planet
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Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Students shouldn’t be jailed for truancy, but the parents should absolutely be held liable. Truancy is usually a family-based issue and should be handled on an…
@9MFBRSL
from North Carolina
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Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
No, history, including its uncomfortable elements, should be taught as it stands at an age-appropriate level, but the priority should be on promoting racial coo…