the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, an animal’s life is more important than a cultural tradition |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, but renegotiate the terms of our monetary contributions |
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Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, 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?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTIncrease, but only on luxury purchases |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
the Economy › Taxes
Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
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?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should Portugal remain in NATO?
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, and the government has gone too far in the invasion of privacy of citizens |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Portuguese citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Portugal, have the right to vote?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Portugal increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer to abolish the European Union |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and nationalise the banks |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Portugal be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
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?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTIncrease |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
WPoSU>WPoSU 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?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should Portugal continue to support Israel?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
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?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTDecrease |
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)?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
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?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
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)?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
WPoSU>WPoSU ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency |
the Economy › Greece Bailout
Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?
