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Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

D>D Personal answerDecrease by streamlining and making it more efficient, eliminating wasteful spending

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

D>D Personal answerFor certain cases the death penalty can be used, it all depends on the circumstance

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

D>D Personal answerYes, and also required to release their medical records

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

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?

D>D Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

D>D Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tariffs

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

D>D Personal answerDepends on situation. Generally, no as free trade is good. But if a country is engaging in unfair restrictive trade, then we should able to respond.

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

D>D Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

D>D Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

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?

D>D Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Economy › Government Spending

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

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

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?

D>D Personal answerNo, but legalize drugs

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

D>D Personal answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the State Duma?

D>D Personal answerYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

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)?

D>D Personal answerYes, but the monopoly power of ISP's should be addressed at their roots. Monopolies are handed out to ISP's by law and this is hurting everyone.

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

D>D Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

D>D Personal answerNo, make a competitive tax code instead of playing favorites to individual companies.

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

D>D Personal answerNo, this system is too expensive and the government should not be involved in healthcare.

the Economy › Taxes

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

D>D Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Social › Euthanasia

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

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

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

D>D Personal answerNo, give tax deductions to private companies that support/provide mental health research and treatment.

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

D>D Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

D>D Personal answerNo, but more armed school security officers should be employed

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

D>D Personal answerThat should be left totally to the discretion of those private companies.

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

D>D Personal answerBoth, they protect the workers, but also sometimes bar the workers.

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

D>D Personal answerThe minimum wage should be managed on a local level instead of a federal or state level

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

D>D Personal answerThis should not be a political question because it is outside the domain of government. Let sporting organizations decide this question for themselves.

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

D>D Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy › State Ownership

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

D>D Personal answerYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

D>D Personal answerKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

D>D Personal answerYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

D>D Personal answerinsufficient knowledge

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

D>D Personal answerYes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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Topics

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

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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

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

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

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

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should there be term limits set for members of the State Duma?

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

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)?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

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

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

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

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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