the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?
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Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, 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?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, 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?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
the Economy › Taxes
Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
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?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should Portugal remain in NATO?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, this discriminates against older politicians |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Portuguese citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
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?
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Portugal, have the right to vote?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Portugal increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20% |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
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?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use |
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should Portugal continue to support Israel?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens |
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?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
UPoRaP>UPoRaP ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned |
the Economy › Greece Bailout
Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?
