@BobbySacre

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but only indoors or crowded areas

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

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

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

J>J Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

J>J Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

J>J Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

J>J Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

J>J Personal answerYes, but scale back our current involvement

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

J>J Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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?

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Philippines increase or decrease military spending?

J>J Personal answerDecrease but modernize what the money is spent on.

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

J>J Personal answerYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

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

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

J>J Personal answerYes

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?

J>J Personal answerYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

J>J Personal answerNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

the Economy › Government Spending

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

J>J Personal answerNo, reduce military spending instead

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

J>J Personal answerYes

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

J>J Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

J>J Personal answerReform to a flat tax

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

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?

J>J Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

J>J Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

J>J Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

J>J Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

J>J Personal answerYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

J>J Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

J>J Personal answerIf its a private company and they do not claim bi-partisanship they can do what ever they please

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

J>J Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Social › Niqāb

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

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

the Economy › State Ownership

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

J>J Personal answerNo, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

J>J Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

J>J Personal answerNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Social › Euthanasia

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

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

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

J>J Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

J>J Personal answerNo, but they should be regulated to ensure they are not creating a monopoly or having too much influence on social-political issues

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

J>J Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › Tariffs

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

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

Social › Gender Transition

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but only if required by mental health officials

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

J>J Personal answerYes, but everyone should still wear a mask

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

J>J Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

J>J Personal answerYes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency

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Topics

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

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?

Do you support the death penalty?

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Should Philippines increase or decrease military spending?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

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

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

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

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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