Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Japan, have the right to vote?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
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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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs are currently too expensive |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Healthcare › Healthcare Funding
Should the government increase spending on healthcare?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the House of Representatives?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
SDP>SDP 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?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
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?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
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?
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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income |
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 › 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned |
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?
SDP>SDP 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?
SDP>SDP ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls |
