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Democratic Labour Party platform and policies

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the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding


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Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of Parliament?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTHelp

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

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?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

PDT>PDT  Party’s support baseNo

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?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  North Korea Military Strikes

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, I would prefer term limits instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

PDT>PDT  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Brazil transition to a four-day workweek?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Brazilian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Brazilian flag?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Brazil provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Brazil be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

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?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

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)?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

PDT>PDT  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech