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Fiscal Conservatism platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Japanese [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

FC>FC  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

FC>FC  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced


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Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the House of Representatives?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

FC>FC  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

FC>FC  ChatGPTTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

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?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

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?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

FC>FC  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

FC>FC  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, this system is too expensive

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

FC>FC  ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

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?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, there is too much corruption in Ukraine

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

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?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo