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Komeito 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?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

K>K  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

K>K  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending


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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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

K>K  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of the National Diet?

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

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

K>K  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, and do not privatize any services

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

K>K  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

K>K  Party’s support baseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

K>K  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?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

K>K  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

K>K  ChatGPTMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

K>K  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

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?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

K>K  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?

K>K  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?

K>K  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?

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

K>K  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

K>K  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

K>K  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

K>K  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?

K>K  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?

K>K  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?

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

K>K  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?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

K>K  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?

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