@75KRFBJ

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

M>M Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

M>M Personal answerPro-choice

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

M>M Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Dutch language?

M>M Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

M>M Personal answerYes, 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?

M>M Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

the Economy › Taxes

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

M>M Personal answerYes, and create more tax brackets

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

M>M Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

M>M Personal answerYes, but allow people to use private insurance; use a system similar to Social Security, where everyone pays into it and can use it

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?

M>M Personal answerYes

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerNo, it costs too much.

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

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

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

M>M Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

M>M Personal answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

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

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

M>M Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Housing › Rent Control

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

M>M Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

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?

M>M Personal answerYes, tax more for these products and create incentives for companies to make biodegradable products

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

M>M Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

M>M Personal answerYes, except for certain medical conditions

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?

M>M Personal answerNo this is discriminatory.

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

M>M Personal answerYes

Housing › Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

M>M Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerMake immigration and naturalization easier.

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

M>M Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

M>M Personal answerYes, as long as it does non threaten, condone, or inspire violence

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

M>M 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)?

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

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

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should the Netherlands transition to a four-day workweek?

M>M Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

M>M Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

M>M Personal answerYes, as long as they are not under investigation, the crime was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual, not committed in office, and they have finished serving their sentence

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease military spending?

M>M Personal answerEliminate wasteful spending first.

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

M>M Personal answerForeign aid should only be provided to those countries with bona fide humanitarian issues (ex. disaster relief and widespread hunger/disease)

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the Netherlands provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

M>M Personal answerYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

Social › Gender Transition

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

M>M Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

M>M Personal answerIncrease

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

M>M Personal answerYes, but only for non-threatening drugs such as marijuana, and reductions/pardons in sentances

Transportation › High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

M>M Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

M>M Personal answerYes, serving should be determined by performance and not gender

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

M>M Personal answerNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

M>M Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

M>M Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

M>M Personal answerYes, as long as it does not harm the animal and is strictly regulated

Foreign Policy › Israel

Should the Netherlands continue to support Israel?

M>M Personal answerNot the current administration

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

M>M Personal answerReform the system, ensure welfare recipients are actively doing what they need to do to remove themselves from welfare. Oversight need to be better. A pipeline out of the system needs to be created to limit dependency on welfare. welfare should not be lifelong.

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

M>M Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but only on wasteful spending. No broad or large austerity measures. Tax proportionally based on wealth.

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

M>M Personal answerNo

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

M>M Personal answerYes, and immediately terminate any staff members that commit acts of discrimination

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

the Environment › Fracking

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

M>M Personal answerYes, while we transition into other sustainable energy resources

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

M>M Personal answerHelp

National Security › Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

M>M Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

M>M Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

M>M Personal answerYes, until the pandemic is over as determined by the WHO

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

M>M Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

M>M Personal answerNo, this gives corporations too much bargaining power

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

M>M Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

M>M Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

M>M Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

M>M Personal answerSocial workers should be integrated into the police force to deal with low-risk or more sensitive issues

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

M>M 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?

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

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

M>M Personal answerNo

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

M>M Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerYes

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

M>M Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

M>M Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › State Ownership

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

M>M Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Science › Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but eliminate all tax loopholes associated with off shore accounts and mandate the reporting of offshore income.

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

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

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

M>M Personal answerI sympathize with the citizens who are being dragged into the conflict by two corrupt administrations bent on destroying the other state.

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

M>M Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

M>M Personal answerDepends on the country

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

M>M Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

M>M Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

M>M Personal answerNo

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

M>M Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Dutch flag?

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

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

M>M Personal answerYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

M>M Personal answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

M>M Personal answerNo, and it has no intrinsic value

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

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

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

M>M Personal answerYes

National Security › Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

M>M Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

M>M Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

M>M Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

M>M Personal answerYes

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

M>M Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

M>M Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

M>M Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

M>M Personal answerNo

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

M>M Personal answerYes

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

M>M Personal answerNo

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Topics

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 the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

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 the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

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 government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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 the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

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 restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

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)?

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

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

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 the Netherlands provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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 incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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 Ukraine join NATO?

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

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 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 enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

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?

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

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