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Foreign Policy › European Union

Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

R>R Personal answerNo

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

R>R Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Dutch language?

R>R Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

R>R Personal answerYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

the Economy › Taxes

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

R>R Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

R>R Personal answerLess, and provide more government funding

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?

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

R>R 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?

R>R Personal answerYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

R>R Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

R>R Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

R>R Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

R>R Personal answerYes

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?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

R>R Personal answerYes

Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

R>R Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

R>R Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

R>R Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

R>R Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

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)?

R>R Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Foreign Policy › EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

R>R Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should the Netherlands abolish the inheritance tax?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

R>R Personal answerLower

Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should the Netherlands transition to a four-day workweek?

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease military spending?

R>R Personal answerDecrease

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Social › Gender Transition

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

R>R Personal answerNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

R>R Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

R>R Personal answerNo, but allow them to be armed

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

R>R Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

R>R Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israel

Should the Netherlands continue to support Israel?

R>R Personal answerYes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

R>R Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

R>R Personal answerYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy › Government Spending

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

R>R Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

R>R Personal answerHelp

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Foreign Policy › European Union Countries

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Immigration › Migrant Children

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

R>R Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

R>R Personal answerYes

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Backstop

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

R>R Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but do not abolish the police

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

R>R Personal answerNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

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?

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

Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

R>R Personal answerYes, but immediately after frontline workers, elderly, and those at higher risk than me receive it

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

R>R Personal answerYes, I don't agree but they should have the right to as private companies

the Economy › State Ownership

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the House of Representatives?

R>R 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?

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

R>R Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Dutch flag?

R>R Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

R>R Personal answerNo

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?

R>R Personal answerNo, and I don’t understand the concept of decentralized finance

the Economy › Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

R>R Personal answerYes

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Topics

Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should immigrants be required to learn the Dutch language?

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

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

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

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 death penalty?

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

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

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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)?

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

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

Should the Netherlands abolish the inheritance tax?

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

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Should the Netherlands transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease military spending?

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

Should the Netherlands continue to support Israel?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

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

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

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?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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

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

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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