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Christian Democratic Appeal platform and policies

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

Topics

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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


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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Dutch language?

  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current system

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

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?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to the Netherlands be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only for large international corporations

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

  ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are European Union citizens

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the Netherlands raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should the Netherlands abolish the inheritance tax?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase the tax-free allowance

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current amount

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the Netherlands transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the Netherlands continue to support Israel?

  ChatGPTYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  ChatGPTHelp

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the Netherlands provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  ChatGPTNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

  ChatGPTYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Dutch flag?

  ChatGPTYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

  ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  ChatGPTNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies