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@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Depends on what this means. If objective then yes but if it is not then no
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Yes, but let state and local governments decide how much.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
Yes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse. They should not be allowed to refuse service to a person for any reason, only to…
@86N5Z35
from New York
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3Y
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes, only with enough approval from teachers, students, and parents.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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3yrs
3Y
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Give them a fair trial and let the judicial system decide.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …
Pro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions. Ban late-term abortion until more res…
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Yes, but we should prioritize more social programs to provide shelter, free food, clothing, and medicine to help limit this
@86N5Z35
from New York
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3yrs
3Y
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Yes, but let state and local governments decide.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should our country defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Yes, but try to encourage other countries to spend a higher percentage
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4Y
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Yes, we should seek rehabilitation, not criminalization for addicts.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Yes, but we should create more social programs so that universities don't have to rely on it.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4Y
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
No, unless the country has countless human rights violations.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Depends on what this means. If objective then yes but if it not no.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Do what is needed. If we need more funding, increase but if we are overfunded, relocate funds to other social programs such as schools, housing, or healthcare.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Increase, but penalize companies who are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Yes, but only with parental permission and if they are approved by a doctor.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Yes, but also reform how the judges are selected to avoid politicization.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud but help disadvantaged people (poor, elderly, and minorities) get IDs
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Do what is needed.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
No, but I would prefer to reform it into an inheritance tax.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Yes, but if they violate any of the terms the embargo goes back into place.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud but help disadvantaged people (poor, elderly, and minorities) help get IDs
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4Y
Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
No, the federal government should recommend it but not require it. Only state governments can implement a mask mandate.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
No, the government should recommend it but not require it. Only state governments can implement a mask mandate.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Yes, especially for very high profits.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Yes, preferably to healthcare or education.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
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Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
No, but we need other countries to be held accountable.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Yes, preferably healthcare or education.
@86N5Z35
from New York
answered…
4yrs
4Y
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Reform to an inheritance tax.
@86N5Z35
from New York
answered…
4yrs
4Y
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Yes, but let state and local governments to decide.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
No, but we need all countries to be held accountable.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
No, but reform how the judges are selected.
@86N5Z35
from New York
answered…
4yrs
4Y
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes, only with approval of teachers, students, and parents.
@86N5Z35
from New York
answered…
4yrs
4Y
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Yes, but only if they are 16 or older and are approved by a doctor.
@86N5Z35
from New York
answered…
4yrs
4Y
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Reform to an inheritance tax
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Yes, only for low-income and middle-class students for public universities.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
No, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled. Help able-bodied adults find jobs though
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
No, but there should be reform on how the justices are picked
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
No, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick. Help able-bodied adults find jobs though
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
No, but their should be reform on how the justices are picked
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
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Should the government increase tariffs on imported products from China?
No, but their unfair trade practices and theft of intellectual property should be addres
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud but make it easier to obtain a photo ID
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Yes, but only for low income families with exceptional athletic, academic, or service achievements
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …
Yes, xthis will prevent voter fraud but make it easier to obtain a photo ID
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Yes, but only to low and middle class students
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
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Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
No, but find ways to make is less expensive
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
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Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Yes, but only for low or middle class students
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
No, but let states negotiate
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Keep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes. Corporations only get lower rates if they produce most of their goods in the U.S.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
No, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students and provide lower interest rates for student loans. Tuition should also be lowered
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Yes, but only for partial tuition for public universities.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
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Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
No, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students, encourage trade schools, lower tuition, and eliminate student debt if student fails to o…
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
No, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students, encourage trade schools, and lower tuition.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
No, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students, encourage community and trade schools, and lower tuition.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes, only if the parents, the teachers, and the students approve.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
No, only for criminals and the mentally ill and assault weapons. Increase education instead.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Private social media companies should be able to do whatever they feel like is best.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
4Y
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Maintain the current rate, but eliminate deductions and loop holes. Corporations only get lower rates if they produce most of their goods in the U.S.
@86N5Z35
from New York
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4yrs
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Yes, however, some colleges and universities are taking it too far and not accepting non-minority based students with the same academic achievements and credent…
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Yes, unless you committed a major crime like murder or rape
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Yes, and make it a living wage. However, the minimum wage was started to put a limit on how low to pay the young workers. In todays time, more and more single p…
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Yes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy. However, make it easier for immigrants to come here legally, this way they don't feel the need…
@86N5Z35
from New York
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Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Only trigger warnings.