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Foreign Policy › European Union

Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerI am satisfied with the current system

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

8>8 Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

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?

8>8 Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

8>8 Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

8>8 Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only for drugs that are proven to be not too detrimental to someone’s health if taken in moderation.

the Economy › Government Spending

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

8>8 Personal answerHelp

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but they should have to prove their addiction, and be heavily encouraged to go to rehab centers.

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

8>8 Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

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Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

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 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?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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 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 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 EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

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 government increase video surveillance in public places?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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