@lemans3427

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

Personal answerNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

Personal answerNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Personal answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

the Economy › Government Spending

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

Personal answerYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Personal answerLower

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

Personal answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

Personal answerYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

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?

Personal answerNo, 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?

Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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?

Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Personal answerNo, 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?

Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

Personal answerMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

Personal answerNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Personal answerDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

Personal answerYes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

the Economy › Tariffs

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

Personal answerYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

Personal answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

Personal answerYes

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?

Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Personal answerNo

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

Personal answerNo, their income is none of our business

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

Personal answerNo

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Personal answerNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Personal answerPro-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?

Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Personal answerNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

Personal answerYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

Personal answerYes, and all countries should switch to a blockchain currency like Bitcoin

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Personal answerNo, they should be reduced

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

Personal answerYes, 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?

Personal answerNo

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

Personal answerNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Personal answerNo, 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?

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

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

Personal answerNo, and make it a criminal offense

National Security › National Identification System

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

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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?

Personal answerYes, 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?

Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

Personal answerYes, 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?

Personal answerNo

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

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)?

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

Personal answerNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

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

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

Personal answerYes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

Personal answerNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

Personal answerNo

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?

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?

Personal answerNo

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?

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?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

Personal answerNo

Housing › Rent Control

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

Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

Personal answerNo, we should let the virus naturally run its course

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Personal answerNo

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

Personal answerNo

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?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

Personal answerNo

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

Personal answerYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

Personal answerNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

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?

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

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?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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?

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

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

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

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

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 Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

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 social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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

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

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

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

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?