Here are your answers compared to this voter’s answers.
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
9>9 Personal answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
Social › Gay Marriage
9>9 Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
the Economy › Equal Pay
9>9 Personal answerNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
9>9 Personal answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
9>9 Personal answerYes, but instances of false reporting by citizens and/or criminals being caught on the cameras should be handled accordingly and person should be charged |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
9>9 Personal answerNo. The government should not intervene in the free market unless it is necessary. Limiting prices limits investments in research and development of new life saving drugs. Instead, set a maximum price that drug manufacturers can charge for life saving drugs, and instead let them increase prices for cosmetics or supplements that aren’t needed. Let the market compete with minimum intervention and common sense laws. |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
9>9 Personal answerNo, but insurers should have tiered costs based on an individual's personal health and habit history. |
Social › Gun Buyback
9>9 Personal answerNo, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead |
Social › Gender Transition
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Social › Gender Identity
9>9 Personal answerNo, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care |
Healthcare › Mental Health
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
9>9 Personal answerYes, a private business should have the capacity to deny services if the request conflicts with the owner's legitimately practiced religious beliefs. Customers can then decide whether or not to spend their money at that business, and inform others of the business's practices. |
Social › Transgender Athletes
9>9 Personal answerNo, they can start their own divisions/clubs and compete against themselves. |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
9>9 Personal answerYes, funding for Planned Parenthood is a good thing as long as it is not used for abortions, unless those abortions are needed in the cases of rape, incest, or life and death situations for the woman. |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
9>9 Personal answerRegardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
9>9 Personal answerNo, however districts should have school resource law enforcement officers on duty at all schools. |
the Environment › Climate Change
9>9 Personal answerNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
9>9 Personal answerYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
9>9 Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs |
the Economy › Taxes
9>9 Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Elections › Mental competency testing
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
9>9 Personal answerNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
9>9 Personal answerNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
9>9 Personal answerNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Immigration › Immigration
9>9 Personal answerNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
Education › Free College for All
9>9 Personal answerNo, unless you've provided a service for the federal government, such as military service. |
Education › Student Loans
9>9 Personal answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
Social › Death Penalty
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Healthcare › Marijuana
9>9 Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Social › Hate Speech
9>9 Personal answerYes, until it is acted on, it is still only speech. Actions should be prosecuted if and when necessary. |
Social › Confederate Flag
9>9 Personal answerNo, it should be displayed or flown in museums, Confederate Army cemeteries, and on the roof of the General Lee (The Dukes of Hazzard car) only. |
Social › Government Mandates
9>9 Personal answerNo, birth control should not be free, but it should be more affordable with more access. |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
9>9 Personal answerYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
9>9 Personal answerNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
9>9 Personal answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
9>9 Personal answerNo, however each district should be drawn based on population only.. |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Social › Women in Combat
9>9 Personal answerNo, men are not exempt from deployment if their significant other is pregnant. If a woman is pregnant, she is ineligible for deployment, thus lowering the strength and numbers of the unit. Otherwise yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men. |
Healthcare › Medicaid
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for the elderly, disabled, or those who cannot afford health insurance due to pre-existing conditions. |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for vaccines that have been fully tested for safety and efficacy against deadly contagious diseases, and with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
Immigration › Border Security
9>9 Personal answerNo, just enforce the current border policy |
Crime › Private Prisons
9>9 Personal answerNo, the goal should be a smaller prison population through rehabilitation, not the housing of a large population for long periods of time. |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
9>9 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
9>9 Personal answerNo |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for a transitional period of time to make them competitive and attractive to investors. |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Elections › Campaign Finance
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations. |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
9>9 Personal answerNo, this system is too expensive |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
9>9 Personal answerYes, but it must be temporary. They must not have a criminal history, they must pay taxes, and should begin the naturalization process within a designated time frame. If they fail to meet the requirements, they should be deported |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
9>9 Personal answerYes, but 1) with very strict environmental regulations & 2) increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Elections › Voter Fraud
9>9 Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
9>9 Personal answerKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Social › Safe Spaces
9>9 Personal answerNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
9>9 Personal answerNo, we should not influence their elections like we don’t want them influencing ours |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
9>9 Personal answerNo, spying on citizens without a warrant is unconstitutional. However, the government should have the right to monitor suspicious activities or patterns that originate from outside of the U.S.. |
the Economy › Government Spending
9>9 Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
9>9 Personal answerNo. Businesses should have the power to create their own lawful policies and procedures. |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Israel
9>9 Personal answerYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Foreign Policy › NATO
9>9 Personal answerYes, but make other members pay their fair share of their GDP. |
Immigration › Border Wall
9>9 Personal answerYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
9>9 Personal answerNo, but remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
Social › First Amendment
9>9 Personal answerNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
9>9 Personal answerYes, unless the receiver is disabled and unable to work |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as their trades are publicly reported in real time |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
9>9 Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Crime › Defunding the Police
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Social › Niqāb
9>9 Personal answerYes, if identity can still be verified other ways. |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
9>9 Personal answerNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
9>9 Personal answerYes, but we should increase civics classes in our education system, so all in this country have a better understanding of these topics and issues. |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
9>9 Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
9>9 Personal answerYes, so long as they are negotiating based on the current market trends. |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
9>9 Personal answerNo, but legalize and decriminalize most drugs. |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
9>9 Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
9>9 Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
the Economy › Welfare
9>9 Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
9>9 Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
9>9 Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Elections › Campaign Finance
9>9 Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate and the donations should be public knowledge |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
9>9 Personal answerNo, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident and reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
9>9 Personal answerYes, but marijuana should not be considered as it can be used medically. |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
9>9 Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Education › Common Core
9>9 Personal answerYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
9>9 Personal answerNo, but maintain our current offshore oil wells |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
9>9 Personal answerYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Healthcare › Obamacare
9>9 Personal answerNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
9>9 Personal answerNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to |
the Environment › Fracking
9>9 Personal answerYes, but increase oversight |
Elections › Lobbyists
9>9 Personal answerNo, the current two-year ban is sufficient |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only when landowners are compensated above fair market price. There is need for eminent domain, which is why it is in the Constitution, but it should be very costly to infringe on private property. |
Elections › Mail in ballots
9>9 Personal answerNo, but every registered voter should receive a sample ballot in the mail |
Elections › Electoral College
9>9 Personal answerNo, but the balance of votes by population should be updated |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
9>9 Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
9>9 Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
9>9 Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics |
Science › Nuclear Energy
9>9 Personal answerYes, but no shortcuts should be made concerning the safety risks. Proper disposal of radioactive waste must be addressed and taken to account |
Foreign Policy › Torture
9>9 Personal answerNo, however non-state enemy combatants, and international terrorists should not be considered under the laws of the Geneva Convention. |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
9>9 Personal answerNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
9>9 Personal answerDecrease, foreign aid should follow congressionally-established and Constitutionally valid principles and be controlled solely by Congress, not the Executive branch. Its use should be subject to verification, to ensure that it is not being misused. Misuse should be construed as a diplomatic incident, and the aggressing country should have all aid suspended |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
9>9 Personal answerLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Education › School Vouchers
9>9 Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Foreign Policy › Drones
9>9 Personal answerYes, but to be used primarily as a source to gather intelligence; they should not be used to kill terrorists unless the gathered information reveals an imminent attack on our country |
Science › GMO Labels
9>9 Personal answerYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
9>9 Personal answerNo, the prison system in general should be reworked, as it currently takes advantages of its place in society to avoid constitutional law and take away the rights of citizens. Instead of releasing criminals before the end of their sentence, issue just and reasonable punishment for crimes of differing caliber and public opinion. The fact that prisons are overcrowded is proof of an ineffective judicial system. |
Education › Universal Pre-K
9>9 Personal answerYes, but funding should come from states instead of the federal government |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
9>9 Personal answerNo, but there should be designated spaces where they can sleep undisturbed. |
Transportation › Public Transportation
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if the transportation provides service to areas that are high volume areas. |
Education › Charter Schools
9>9 Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
9>9 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
9>9 Personal answerNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
the Economy › Estate Tax
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
9>9 Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape, or crimes against children, and after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
9>9 Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
9>9 Personal answerYes, but for quick reaction missions only, not for long sustained campaigns |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
9>9 Personal answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
9>9 Personal answerYes, until other countries are held to the same standards |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
9>9 Personal answerNo, but ensure that their foreign business relations don't interfere with national security. (e.g. Google's Android operating system being licensed out by Chinese company Huawei) |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
9>9 Personal answerNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
Science › Space Exploration
9>9 Personal answerYes, funding for NASA is important, but allow private development of space exploration as well, with mutual support between NASA and private endeavors in terms of tech and overall improvement of the industry. |
Foreign Policy › NATO
9>9 Personal answerYes. However, NATO needs to be redefined to assure that every NATO partner is participating in an equitable manner. |
the Economy › NAFTA
9>9 Personal answerNo, but the agreement should be renegotiated to allow more balanced and responsible trade for everyone involved |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
9>9 Personal answerNo, unless the military is needed as additional security along the borders. |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
9>9 Personal answerNo, but there should be regulations and there should be a ban on accounts/posts not explicitly tagged as Political, Bias, or Advertising. It should be clear to every user that it is an opinion/advertisement. |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
9>9 Personal answerNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
9>9 Personal answerNo, but investigate the CIA and NSA directors as well |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
9>9 Personal answerYes, our allies are conducting surveillance of us. |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
9>9 Personal answerYes, but treat Cuba with the same diplomatic measures as China. |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
9>9 Personal answerNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Education › School Truancy
9>9 Personal answerYes, but students should still be punished for truancy. |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer |
Foreign Policy › F-35
9>9 Personal answerNo since it is now too far into production and service, but revise procurement procedures so that future programs do not go down the same path of mismanagement. |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
9>9 Personal answerNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
9>9 Personal answerNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
Here is how you compare to this voter on popular political themes.
You side slightly towards “security”, meaning you more often believe the government should do everything within its power to ensure the security of its citizens. This theme is most important to you.
You are a centrist on left wing and right wing issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on authoritarian and libertarian issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on democratic socialism and capitalism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “nationalism”, meaning you more often support policies that prioritize the interests of our nation above others. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on politically incorrect and politically correct issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on unilateralism and multilateralism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “religious”, meaning you more often support policies that reflect religious values and principles. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “protectionism”, meaning you believe globalization is detrimental to the safety, compensation, environment, and standard of living of workers. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “deregulation”, meaning you more often believe that government regulation stifles innovation and economic prosperity. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on assimilation and multiculturalism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on pacifism and militarism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on traditional and progressive issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on isolationism and imperialism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on individualism and collectivism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “decentralization”, meaning you more often believe that administrative power and decision making should be handled at the local level and serve the best interests of the local community. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on tender and tough issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on small government and big government issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on keynesian and laissez-faire issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on anthropocentrism and environmentalism issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on meritocracy and democracy issues. This theme is only less important to you.
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