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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, but there should be more long-term follow ups after purchasing a gun to prove competency.

the Economy › Equal Pay

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, the baseline salary for a position should remain the same, but benefits and raises should be given depending on personal merit.

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, the government has no right to interfere in any marriage as long as it doesn't harm any involved party (ie: underage or forced marriages)

Crime › Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

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

Social › Marital Rape

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape

Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations

Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents

Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

the Environment › Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Social › Gun Buyback

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue 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?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

GC>GC 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?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social › Gender Identity

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Immigration › Muslim Immigrants

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Education › Student Loan Forgiveness

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, we should instead focus on lowering the cost of education

the Economy › Taxes

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, keep the current tax structure

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but only if it can be proven that an athlete will not have an unreasonable advantage.

Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion

Immigration › Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, if they were born here

Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin

Education › Free College for All

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

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

Social › Government Mandates

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, it should be covered like any other prescription

Social › Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

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

Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

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?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, private companies should not be forced to provide pain leave, but morally, companies should provide such to their employees.

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

Education › Student Loans

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts

Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Foreign Policy › Iran

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

GC>GC 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?

GC>GC 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?

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

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, if they are citizens, they should be granted the rights of citizens. If they are an illegal immigrant, they do not have those rights, and thus, can be deported.

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Elections › Foreign Lobbying

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, as long as all donations are public knowledge to ensure there is no conflict of interest

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, as the government should not have the power to kill imprisoned citizens, especially with the current issues in the judicial system

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Healthcare › Medicaid

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Social › Confederate Flag

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

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?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, but more education and training should be required before a person can become an officer.

Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Immigration › Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but only if they pay taxes, and give them a path to citizenship.

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but with very strict environmental regulations

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Immigration › Border Security

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

GC>GC Personal answerFederal boarder restrictions should remain the same, but border states should be allowed to decide how those restrictions or policies are enforced.

Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but only reform to include more seats

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, the government should be allowed to state their opinions and policy, but should never interfere with another country's voting process or election.

Domestic Policy › Gun Liability

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

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

the Environment › Alternative Energy

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

Immigration › Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

Elections › Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Social › Safe Spaces

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

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

Domestic Policy › Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Immigration › Border Wall

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

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

Foreign Policy › Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

GC>GC Personal answerNot the current administration

Foreign Policy › NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

GC>GC Personal answerKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

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?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

GC>GC Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

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)?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

the Economy › Government Spending

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers

Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?

GC>GC Personal answerYes the government should work towards breaking up unnecessary monopolies.

Healthcare › Obamacare

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

GC>GC Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading

Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but with strict protections against insider trading

Social › Euthanasia

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Economy › Welfare

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

GC>GC Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

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?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but do not currently waste money to remove existing references, as there are other issues between separation of church and state.

Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices

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

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

Elections › Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, but each state should follow Nebraska and Maine and implement split electoral votes.

Elections › Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but make all donations public knowledge to have complete transparency.

the Environment › Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, and eliminate mandatory minimum sentences.

Foreign Policy › United Nations

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

GC>GC Personal answerNo

the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

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

Social › Niqāb

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

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

Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes

Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, North Korea is not an immediate threat to our country

Crime › Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

GC>GC Personal answerHelp

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?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, but legalize drugs

Elections › Lobbyists

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

the Economy › Capital Gains Tax

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Education › Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

the Environment › Fracking

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo

the Economy › Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, not unless it is a case of extreme national emergency.

Foreign Policy › Torture

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation

the Economy › Overtime Pay

Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

GC>GC Personal answerDecrease

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Immigration › In-State Tuition

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

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

the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, until other countries are held to the same standards

Foreign Policy › Drones

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

Healthcare › VA Privatization

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

GC>GC 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?

GC>GC Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

GC>GC Personal answerI am satisfied with the current spending, but not the ways that spending is being used

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, we have more important issues that need funding

Education › School Vouchers

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

GC>GC Personal answerNo

the Economy › Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and we should eliminate it

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

GC>GC Personal answerNo

Education › Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

GC>GC Personal answerNo

the Economy › NAFTA

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

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

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

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes

the Economy › China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, but the United States should move to increase domestic production, so the country becomes less reliant on China.

National Security › Military Congressional Approval

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Science › Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, not until we drastically decrease our federal deficit

Foreign Policy › NATO

Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but only if they are non-profit

Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?

GC>GC Personal answerNo

Science › GMO Labels

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Foreign Policy › Cuba

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

the Economy › Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, they are already audited by an independent agency

Foreign Policy › Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, they are not citizens, they should not be given constitutional rights, and should be tried under international saw. However, if the suspects are citizens, they have the right to be tried as such.

the Economy › Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, and the government needs to lift restrictions on oil companies and pump more gas

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, but companies should be allowed to adjust their work week however best fits their interests.

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

GC>GC Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance

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

GC>GC Personal answerYes, but drastically reduce the power of the NSA domestically.

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

Foreign Policy › India Arms

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo, unless it is necessary to protect against conflict. Otherwise, it may lead to an arms race.

the Economy › Property Taxes

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue

the Economy › Pension Reform

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, not until all conflict between Israel and Palestine is resolved.

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, for government workers but not for politicians

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

Education › School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

GC>GC Personal answerNo

the Economy › Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

GC>GC Personal answerYes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores

Foreign Policy › F-35

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

GC>GC Personal answerNo

the Economy › Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, they should be classified as independent contractors

the Economy › Decentralized Finance

Should the underlying technology of our financial system (credit, savings, investing, purchasing) transition from an institutionally owned industry to a decentralized protocol (similar to the internet) that is not owned by any corporation?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, and I don’t understand the concept of decentralized finance

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

GC>GC Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

GC>GC Personal answerNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced

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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?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

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

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

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 local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

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

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

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

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

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?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

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 there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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?

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

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

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

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

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

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

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

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

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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?

Do you support the Patriot Act?

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

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

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

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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)?

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