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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?

MF>MF  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

MF>MF  ChatGPTDecrease


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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?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, for most but not all drugs

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

MF>MF  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?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

MF>MF  ChatGPTLower

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

MF>MF  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?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

MF>MF  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?

MF>MF  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

MF>MF  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?

MF>MF  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?

MF>MF  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?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

MF>MF  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?

MF>MF  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?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

MF>MF  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?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

MF>MF  ChatGPTDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

MF>MF  ChatGPTPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, they should be reduced

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

MF>MF  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?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, but legalize drugs

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

MF>MF  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

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?

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

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities