Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Japan, have the right to vote?
ChatGPTYes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?
ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
ChatGPTYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
ChatGPTYes, but only by court order |
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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?
ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?
ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Healthcare › Healthcare Funding
Should the government increase spending on healthcare?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
ChatGPTNo, reduce the number of government officials instead |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Japan be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the House of Representatives?
ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
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?
ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
the Economy › Free Trade
Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?
ChatGPTYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
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?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
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?
ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
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?
ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
ChatGPTNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead |
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?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
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?
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?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
ChatGPTNo, I would prefer term limits instead |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
