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Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Animal Rights

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

9>9 Personal answerPro-choice

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social › Euthanasia

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

9>9 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?

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

9>9 Personal answerSim, apenas se houver suspeitas de algo

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

9>9 Personal answerLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

9>9 Personal answerMaintain the current rate

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

9>9 Personal answerNo, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

the Economy › Taxes

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

9>9 Personal answerNo, keep the current tax structure

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

9>9 Personal answerYes, 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?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

Social › Gender Transition

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?

9>9 Personal answerSim, se trouxer benefício para as empresas e trabalhadores

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

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?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › NATO

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

Foreign Policy › European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

9>9 Personal answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy › Government Spending

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?

9>9 Personal answerYes, it is double taxation

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

9>9 Personal answerSim, para pessoas incapacitadas de trabalhar

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

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?

9>9 Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

9>9 Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

9>9 Personal answerNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

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?

9>9 Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

9>9 Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

9>9 Personal answerHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

9>9 Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

9>9 Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

9>9 Personal answerNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

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?

9>9 Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

the Economy › Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

9>9 Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

the Environment › Fracking

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

9>9 Personal answerNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, only when the advice was proven to harm the patient

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

9>9 Personal answerDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for medical use

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

the Economy › State Ownership

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israel

Should Portugal continue to support Israel?

9>9 Personal answerNo, cut all support and aid

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

9>9 Personal answerPalestine

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)?

9>9 Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?

9>9 Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?

9>9 Personal answerIncrease

Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Foreign Policy › EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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Topics

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

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

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

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

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

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

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

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

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

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

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

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

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

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

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

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

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

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

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

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

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?