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Which political ideology do you most identify with?
I have both conservative and progressive views, and they do not always align cleanly on one or the other side of the political spectrum, sometimes with neither…
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What could make this app better?
Unclear at this stage. Maybe explanations of the issues, and where current policies regarding them stand.
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Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?
I don't really have good knowledge of this issue to answer honestly and fairly. China as a nation, and its behaviour are concerning enough that this needs to be…
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Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
No; the constitution is a set of laws and ideals that should affect all citizens equally. No one demographic should be singled out for special treatment. Doing…
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Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?
Combination of 2 answers you have: diversity should be encouraged, but not forces, AND the most qualified candidate should get the position regardless of gender…
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Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
Decriminalise drugs, and introduce social programs to help a person recover, get support, rehabilitate, etc. Also, understanding the actual mechanisms for addic…
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Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
I think the "why" of that question is important; Why have they refused available shelter. If it's a legitimate safety issue that isn't addressed, then a homeles…
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Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Another tricky one, that should be context / means tested. Housing issues stem from a variety of issues, not only the price of rent, including availability, cos…
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Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
The definition of "foreigner" vs "legal citizen" needs to be VERY clear in this question, because it's not a "one-or-the-other" question. A person could be both…
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Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
No, not necessarily; it should depend on context, and that context could be quite complicated. Factors like seriousness of the crime, the context in which it wa…
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Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine,…
That's a tricky one to answer. I think it probably requires regulation. How a person chooses to use / spend their OWN money is their own business, and if they h…
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Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
No, but neither should human-control be removed, or allowed to fade into obsolescence, at least for the near future. Being able to control your own vehicle, par…
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Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Police departments should have as much funding as is required for them to do their jobs as safely and effectively as possible. But there should ALSO be funding…
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Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Workers do need advocacy, as there are employers who can be unscrupulous. But that's a two-way street, good-faith employers need protection from workers who wou…
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Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
Should be means tested, but wealth itself is only one part of a much bigger equation; How many hours does a person have to work in order to earn the level of we…
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Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?
If it promotes acceptance and is used as a learning tool for all genders / sexualities based on facts, and not used as a tool to promote specific ideologies, th…
