@AbjectDuck

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

6>6 Personal answerNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and it should be at least two years of service

the Economy › Taxes

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

6>6 Personal answerRegardless, this should be decided at the state level

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

6>6 Personal answerIncrease

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

6>6 Personal answerDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

6>6 Personal answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

6>6 Personal answerNo

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)?

6>6 Personal answerYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

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?

6>6 Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

the Economy › Tariffs

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

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?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

6>6 Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Economy › Government Spending

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

6>6 Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

6>6 Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

6>6 Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

6>6 Personal answerLower

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

6>6 Personal answerHurt

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

6>6 Personal answerNo, they should be reduced

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

6>6 Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

6>6 Personal answerYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

the Economy › Welfare

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

6>6 Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, only if it is an immediate threat to our safety

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

the Economy › State Ownership

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Housing › Rent Control

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

6>6 Personal answerNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

6>6 Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

6>6 Personal answerNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Social › Gender Transition

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

6>6 Personal answerNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

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Topics

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

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

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

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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 it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

What is your stance on abortion?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

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

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

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

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

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

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

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 the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?