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Party of Hope 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?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor


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Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

PoH>PoH  Party’s support baseIncrease

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

PoH>PoH  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?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, and do not privatize any services

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

PoH>PoH  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?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

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?

PoH>PoH  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?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

PoH>PoH  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?

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

PoH>PoH  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?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

PoH>PoH  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?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

PoH>PoH  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?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

PoH>PoH  Party’s support baseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

PoH>PoH  Party’s support baseIncrease

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

PoH>PoH  Party’s support baseYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

PoH>PoH  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?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

PoH>PoH  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

PoH>PoH  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?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are at least 16 years old

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

PoH>PoH  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?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

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?

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

PoH>PoH  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?

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

PoH>PoH  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead