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Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

J>J Personal answerNo, but tuition costs are currently too expensive

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

J>J Personal answerNo, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

J>J Personal answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

J>J Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

J>J Personal answerNo, incentivize public transportation services through mixed-use zoning

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

J>J Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

J>J Personal answerNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

J>J Personal answerRegardless, they all must compensate the workforce displaced by automation and allow others to compete in the tech industry

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Turkish?

J>J Personal answerNo

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?

J>J Personal answerNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

J>J Personal answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

the Economy › Tariffs

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

J>J Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

J>J Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

J>J Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

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

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

J>J Personal answerNo, funding should come from their members

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

J>J Personal answerYes

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?

J>J Personal answerYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

J>J Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

J>J Personal answerDecrease

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

J>J Personal answerYes, as long as they aren't committing any crimes

Social › Niqāb

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

J>J Personal answerNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

J>J Personal answerIncrease

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

J>J Personal answerNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

J>J Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Housing › Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

J>J Personal answerNo, but offer incentives to make them more attractive to developers. Many are already incentivized by the higher property values that come with such things.

Social › Euthanasia

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

J>J Personal answerI don't care

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

J>J Personal answerNo, only if there is a tremendous amount of oversight and fiscal restraint

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

J>J Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

J>J Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

J>J Personal answerNo, studies show that rent control does not lower rent

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

J>J Personal answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

J>J Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

J>J Personal answerNo, minimum wage prices out workers and exacerbates automation. Implement UBI instead.

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

J>J Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

J>J Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

J>J Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

J>J Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

J>J Personal answerNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

J>J Personal answerNo, unless in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens. Implement UBI instead.

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

J>J Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

J>J Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

J>J Personal answerMore

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?

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

Technology › Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

J>J Personal answerNo, unless these companies have demonstrably harmed the public via algorithms

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

J>J Personal answerLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

J>J Personal answerOnly on private roads

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Social › Gender Transition

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

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

J>J Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

J>J Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

J>J Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

J>J Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

J>J Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Turkey transition to a four-day workweek?

J>J Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

J>J Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

J>J Personal answerNo

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Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Turkish?

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

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

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

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

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

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

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

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

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

Should Turkey transition to a four-day workweek?

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

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