@lemans3427

Foreign Policy › European Union

Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

Personal answerYes, but maintain free trade agreements with EU nations

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Dutch language?

Personal answerYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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?

Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

the Economy › Taxes

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

Personal answerNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

Personal answerLess

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

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?

Personal answerNo

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?

Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

Personal answerNo

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Personal answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Social › Euthanasia

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

Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Technology › Data Privacy

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

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Personal answerNo

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?

Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

Personal answerNo, we should let the virus naturally run its course

Housing › Green Spaces

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

Personal answerNo

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

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?

Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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)?

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

Personal answerLower

Foreign Policy › EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should the Netherlands abolish the inheritance tax?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should the Netherlands transition to a four-day workweek?

Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

Personal answerYes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Personal answerDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Social › Gender Transition

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

Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

Personal answerNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Personal answerNo, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease military spending?

Personal answerDecrease

Foreign Policy › European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the Netherlands provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Personal answerNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

Personal answerNo, their income is none of our business

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

Personal answerYes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

Personal answerYes

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Personal answerIncrease

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

Personal answerNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

the Economy › Welfare

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

Personal answerMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

Personal answerYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israel

Should the Netherlands continue to support Israel?

Personal answerNo, cut all support and aid

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Foreign Policy › European Union Countries

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

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

Personal answerNo

Immigration › Migrant Children

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

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

Personal answerYes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

Personal answerYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Personal answerHurt

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Personal answerNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency

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

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

Personal answerNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

Foreign Policy › Backstop

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

Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

Personal answerNo, and make it a criminal offense

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

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?

Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

Personal answerYes

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine

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

Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

Personal answerNo

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

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

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

Personal answerNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

Personal answerNo

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

Personal answerYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

Personal answerIsrael

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tariffs

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

Personal answerYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Dutch flag?

Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Personal answerNo, they should be reduced

the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

Personal answerNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

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?

Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

Personal answerNo

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?

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

Personal answerYes, and all countries should switch to a blockchain currency like Bitcoin

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?

Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

Personal answerNo

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

Personal answerNo

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?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

Personal answerNo

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

Personal answerNo

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)?

Personal answerNo

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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?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

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

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

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

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

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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 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 the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

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

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 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 the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease military spending?

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

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

Should the Netherlands provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

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

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

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

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

Should the Netherlands continue to support Israel?