@lemans3427

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Personal answerNo

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

Personal answerYes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

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

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Indonesia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Personal answerNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Personal answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

Personal answerNo

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

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

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Indonesian flag?

Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

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

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

Personal answerNo

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

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

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 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

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

Should the government 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

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

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

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

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

Personal answerNo, their income is none of our business

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

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 › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Indonesia pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Personal answerYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Personal answerNo, they should be reduced

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Indonesia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

Personal answerYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

Personal answerNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Indonesia raise taxes on the rich?

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

Housing › Rent Control

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

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

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

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Personal answerNo

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

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

Personal answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Personal answerNo

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

Personal answerNo

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

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

Personal answerNo

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

Personal answerMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Indonesia increase or decrease military spending?

Personal answerDecrease

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 › 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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Indonesia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Personal answerLower

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

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

Personal answerNo

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

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

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

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Topics

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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 the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

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 the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

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

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 it be illegal to burn the Indonesian flag?

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

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

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?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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 convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

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

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

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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 increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

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

Should Indonesia pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

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

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

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

Should Indonesia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should Indonesia raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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 raise the national minimum wage?

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

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

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

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

Should Indonesia increase or decrease military spending?