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JA21 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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, but renegotiate for strict limits on migration into the country and the terms of our monetary contributions

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

J>J  ChatGPTPro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Dutch language?

J>J  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses


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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

J>J  ChatGPTMore

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

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  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

J>J  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

J>J  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

J>J  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

J>J  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

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)?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

J>J  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?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

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?

J>J  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

J>J  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

J>J  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should the Netherlands abolish the inheritance tax?

J>J  ChatGPTYes, it is double taxation

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

J>J  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the Netherlands transition to a four-day workweek?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

J>J  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

J>J  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

J>J  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

J>J  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease military spending?

J>J  ChatGPTIncrease

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

J>J  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

J>J  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the Netherlands continue to support Israel?

J>J  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

J>J  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the Netherlands provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

J>J  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

J>J  ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

J>J  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

J>J  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, this will prevent Britain from signing trade deals on its own

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  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, funding should come from their members

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

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

J>J  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

J>J  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Dutch flag?

J>J  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?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

J>J  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

J>J  ChatGPTIsrael

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

J>J  ChatGPTNo, only if it is an immediate threat to our safety

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?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

J>J  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?

J>J  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  Student Exchange Programs

Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?

J>J  ChatGPTNo