@dandyman

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

D>D Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

D>D Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

D>D Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

D>D Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

D>D Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

D>D Personal answerRaise

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

D>D Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

D>D Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

D>D Personal answerYes

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?

D>D Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

D>D Personal answerIncrease

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

D>D Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

D>D Personal answerFewer

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

D>D Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › Tariffs

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

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

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

D>D Personal answerNo

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?

D>D Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

D>D Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of 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?

D>D Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

D>D Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

D>D Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

D>D Personal answerNo

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

D>D Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

D>D Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

D>D Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

D>D Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

D>D 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?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

D>D Personal answerYes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

D>D Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

D>D Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

National Security › National Identification System

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

D>D Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Transition

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

D>D Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

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)?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

D>D Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

D>D Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

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

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

D>D Personal answerNo, and higher education should be free for everyone

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

D>D Personal answerYes

Housing › Green Spaces

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

D>D Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

D>D Personal answerNo

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?

D>D Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

D>D Personal answerNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

D>D Personal answerYes, as long as they are not mandatory

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

D>D Personal answerNo, 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?

D>D Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

D>D Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

D>D Personal answerNo

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

D>D 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?

D>D Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

D>D 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?

D>D 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?

D>D Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

D>D Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

D>D Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

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

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

D>D Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

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

D>D Personal answerNo, unless the transaction is considered income

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?

D>D Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

D>D Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

D>D Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

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?

D>D Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

D>D Personal answerYes

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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 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?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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 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 there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

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

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

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

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 fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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

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 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 welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?