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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.

Topics

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

K>K  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

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

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, and do not privatize any services

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo

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  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  ›  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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

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

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

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

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

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

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

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

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?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

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

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

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

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

K>K  Party’s support baseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

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

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

K>K  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?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

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

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

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

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

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

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

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

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  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

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?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

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

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

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?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

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

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  ›  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

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

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  ›  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

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

K>K  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

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