@dandyman

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

D>D Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

D>D Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Elections › Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

D>D Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Indonesia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

D>D Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

D>D Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

D>D Personal answerYes

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?

D>D Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Indonesian flag?

D>D Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

D>D Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

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?

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

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

D>D Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Housing › Green Spaces

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

D>D Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

D>D Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

D>D Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

D>D Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

D>D Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

D>D Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

D>D Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

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?

D>D Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

D>D Personal answerIncrease

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

D>D Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

D>D Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the People’s Representative Council?

D>D Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Indonesia raise taxes on the rich?

D>D Personal answerYes

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

D>D Personal answerNo

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?

D>D Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

D>D Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

D>D Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Indonesia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

D>D Personal answerDecrease

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

D>D Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

D>D Personal answerNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

D>D Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

D>D Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

D>D Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Social › Euthanasia

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

D>D Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

D>D Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

D>D Personal answerNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

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?

D>D Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

D>D Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

D>D Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

D>D Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

D>D Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Indonesia increase or decrease military spending?

D>D Personal answerDecrease

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

D>D Personal answerPalestine

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

D>D Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

D>D Personal answerFewer

Social › Gender Transition

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

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

D>D Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

D>D Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Indonesia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

D>D Personal answerRaise

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

D>D Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

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?

D>D Personal answerNo

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?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

D>D Personal answerNo

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

D>D Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

D>D Personal answerYes

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Topics

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Should Indonesia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Indonesian flag?

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

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

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

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

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

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 invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Should there be term limits set for members of the People’s Representative Council?

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

Should Indonesia raise taxes on the rich?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

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

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

Should Indonesia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should Indonesia increase or decrease military spending?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Should Indonesia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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