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Liberal Democratic platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Turkish [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead


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the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

LD>LD  ChatGPTDecrease, to provide economic growth

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes

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?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

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?

LD>LD  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

LD>LD  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, 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?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

LD>LD  ChatGPTDecrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Turkish?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

LD>LD  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

LD>LD  ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTMore

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Israel raise taxes on the rich?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, keep the current tax structure

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

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)?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

LD>LD  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

LD>LD  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, it is double taxation

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Grand National Assembly?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Turkey transition to a four-day workweek?

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

LD>LD  ChatGPTYes