@lucasnat0r

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

l>l Personal answerPro life in every instance except ones where the mother.

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

l>l Personal answerNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

l>l Personal answerNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

l>l Personal answerYes but only in cases where survival is impossible and life is unbearable.

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

l>l 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?

l>l Personal answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

l>l Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

l>l Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

l>l Personal answerLower all taxes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

l>l Personal answerNo lower taxes on everyone

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

l>l Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

l>l Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

l>l Personal answerNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Foreign Policy › NATO

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

l>l Personal answerNo the US should only ally with countries that align with our morals.

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

l>l Personal answerIf the results of the vote will affect you then you should be allowed to vote.

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

l>l Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy › Welfare

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

l>l Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

the Economy › Government Spending

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

l>l Personal answerYes reduce all spending

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

Social › Niqāb

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

l>l Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

l>l Personal answerNo, their income is none of our business

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

l>l Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

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?

l>l Personal answerYes but it should only be hard enough that natural born citizens could pass.

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

l>l Personal answerYes but they should be incentivized to invest in the country they live in.

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?

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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

l>l Personal answerNo if the outcome of the vote will not affect you then you should have no say in the vote.

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

l>l Personal answerYes aslong as the owners of the plant are liable for anything wrong the plant does.

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

l>l Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

l>l Personal answerDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

l>l Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

l>l Personal answerYes but only if its your money and not if its a collective fund.

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

l>l Personal answerYes but only to instead offer treatment for users to recover.

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

l>l Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

l>l Personal answerNo, but rehabilitation should be pushed to release criminals early.

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

l>l Personal answerNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

l>l Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

l>l Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

l>l Personal answerDecrease but only to countries that dont conform to our beliefs.

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

l>l Personal answerYes but only if the citizens are allowed based on the second amendment.

Foreign Policy › Israel

Should Portugal continue to support Israel?

l>l Personal answerYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

l>l Personal answerNo instead redirect funding to train better officers and punish bad ones.

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

l>l Personal answerNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

l>l Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

l>l Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

l>l Personal answerAslong as the company remains a private company then it is there decision.

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?

l>l Personal answerDecrease, a government is not responsible for the safety of another country.

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Topics

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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 Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

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

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 the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

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?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should Portugal continue to support Israel?

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

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

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?

Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?

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