@lemans3427

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

Personal answerNo, we should let the virus naturally run its course

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

the Economy › Equal Pay

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

Personal answerNo, this is irrelevant because the gender wage gap is a myth

the Economy › Taxes

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

Personal answerLess

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Personal answerYes, 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?

Personal answerNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

Personal answerNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

the Economy › Government Spending

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

Personal answerYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

Personal answerLower

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

Personal answerNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Science › Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Personal answerYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Personal answerNo

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Personal answerHurt

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

the Economy › Tariffs

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

Personal answerYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Social › Gender Transition

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

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

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

Personal answerNo

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

Personal answerMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

Personal answerNo

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Personal answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

National Security › Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Personal answerNo

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?

Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Social › Euthanasia

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

Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

Personal answerYes

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?

Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

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?

Personal answerNo, we should let China address this issue

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

Personal answerDecrease

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Personal answerDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Healthcare › Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Personal answerYes, 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?

Personal answerYes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Personal answerNo, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Personal answerNo

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

Personal answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

Personal answerNo, and make it a criminal offense

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Brazil transition to a four-day workweek?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Personal answerNo, they should be reduced

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Brazilian flag?

Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Technology › Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Brazil provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Personal answerNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

Personal answerYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › State Ownership

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

Personal answerYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

Personal answerYes

the Environment › Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

Personal answerNo

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

Personal answerNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Housing › Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

Personal answerNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Personal answerYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

Personal answerYes, and all countries should switch to a blockchain currency like Bitcoin

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

Personal answerNo

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

Personal answerIsrael

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

Personal answerNo

National Security › Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

Personal answerNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Personal answerNo

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?

Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

Personal answerYes

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?

Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Personal answerNo

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)?

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

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Personal answerNo

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

Personal answerNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

Personal answerYes

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Personal answerNo

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Topics

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

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

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

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

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

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

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

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

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

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

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

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Should Brazil transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?