Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
LD>LD 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?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Japan, have the right to vote?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?
LD>LD ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
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Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, for most but not all drugs |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the House of Representatives?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
LD>LD ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Japan be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
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?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
LD>LD 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?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
LD>LD 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?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights 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?
LD>LD 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?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
LD>LD ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
LD>LD 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?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
LD>LD ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
LD>LD 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?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
LD>LD ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
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?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
LD>LD 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?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
LD>LD 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?
LD>LD ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls |
