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Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

P>P Personal answerYes, 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?

P>P Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

P>P Personal answerNeither, 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?

P>P Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

P>P Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Economy › Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

P>P Personal answerWe should reform our current tax system, make it so anyone making under 20 million dollars per year, only has to pay a quality of land tax. Then introduce a Progressive tax for anyone who makes more than 20 million per year, 1% of every 20 million.

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

P>P Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

P>P Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

P>P Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

P>P Personal answerRaise

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

P>P Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

P>P Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

P>P Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Social › Euthanasia

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for large international corporations

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?

P>P Personal answerYes, 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?

P>P Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

P>P Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

P>P Personal answerYes, 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?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

P>P Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

P>P Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

P>P Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

the Economy › Tariffs

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

P>P Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › Welfare

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

P>P Personal answerFewer

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?

P>P Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

P>P Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

P>P Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

P>P Personal answerYes, 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?

P>P Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

P>P Personal answerNo

Science › Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

P>P Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

P>P Personal answerYes, and also have a test similar to a citizen ship test when registering to vote

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

P>P Personal answerYes

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?

P>P Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only in the most extreme situations and with the proper training

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

P>P Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Technology › Data Privacy

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

Social › Gender Transition

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

P>P Personal answerNo

National Security › Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

P>P Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

P>P Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

P>P Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Housing › Green Spaces

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

P>P Personal answerYes

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?

P>P Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for international travel

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

P>P Personal answerYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

P>P Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

P>P Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

P>P Personal answerYes

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?

P>P Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

P>P Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

P>P Personal answerYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

P>P Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

P>P Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

P>P Personal answerYes, 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?

P>P Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

P>P Personal answerYes

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?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

P>P Personal answerYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

P>P Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

P>P Personal answerNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

P>P Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

P>P Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

P>P Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

P>P Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

P>P Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

P>P Personal answerNo

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Topics

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

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

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

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

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

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

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

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

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

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

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

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

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

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

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

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

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

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?