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Healthcare › Stay At Home Order

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

Personal answerNo

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

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

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

Personal answerNo

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

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

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

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

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

Personal answerLess

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

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Social › Animal Rights

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

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

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

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

Elections › Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Personal answerYes

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Personal answerNo, they should be reduced

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Peruvian flag?

Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

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

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Personal answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Personal answerNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

Personal answerYes

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy › Taxes

Should Peru raise taxes on the rich?

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

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

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Peru maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Personal answerNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

Should Peru 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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Personal answerNo

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 Peru increase or decrease military spending?

Personal answerDecrease

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

the Environment › Fracking

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

Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

the Economy › NAFTA

Should Peru continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

Personal answerNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

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

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

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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 › Offshore Banking

Should Peruvian 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

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Peru be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

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

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Personal answerNo

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Personal answerYes

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

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

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Peruvian farmers?

Personal answerNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Personal answerIncrease

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

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

Personal answerLower

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Peru increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

Personal answerMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

Technology › Data Privacy

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

Personal answerNo

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

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

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

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 › Congestion Pricing

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

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

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

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

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

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

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Peru provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Personal answerNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Personal answerHurt

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

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

Personal answerNo

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

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Personal answerNo

Housing › Rent Control

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

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Peru transition to a four-day workweek?

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Personal answerYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

Personal answerYes

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

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

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Topics

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

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

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

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

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

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

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

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should it be illegal to burn the Peruvian flag?

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should Peru raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Should Peru maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should Peru increase or decrease military spending?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should Peru continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

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

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

Should immigrants to Peru be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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 immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

Should the government subsidize Peruvian farmers?

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

Should Peru increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

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

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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