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The Assembly to Energize Japan 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?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo, keep the current tax structure

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTIncrease


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the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

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?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  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?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  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?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo, this impedes technological progress due to competition being stifled

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  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?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo, I would prefer term limits instead

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

TAtEJ>TAtEJ  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?

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