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Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Personal answerYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

Personal answerNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

Personal answerYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

Personal answerNo, but should encourage them to do it themselves.

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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?

Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Personal answerYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Turkish?

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?

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Personal answerHelp

the Economy › Tariffs

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

Personal answerNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Personal answerNo, funding should come from their members

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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?

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Personal answerNo, more police should be added to high crime areas instead

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

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

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

Personal answerNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

Personal answerYes, but only in areas with housing shortages

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Technology › Data Privacy

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

Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

Personal answerYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

National Security › National Identification System

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

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Personal answerOnly for marijuana

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

Personal answerI am satisfied with the current system

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?

Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Personal answerNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Personal answerRaise

Science › CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

Personal answerYes

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Turkey transition to a four-day workweek?

Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

Personal answerYes, the government should screen cryptocurrencies before circulation to ensure legitimate value and exchange rates

Social › Gender Transition

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

Personal answerYes, but with parental permission

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

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Topics

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

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

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 Ukraine join NATO?

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

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

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 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?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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

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

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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?

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

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

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

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