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Classical Liberalism platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Swiss voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Swiss language?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo


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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

CL>CL  ChatGPTTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

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?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

CL>CL  ChatGPTPro-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?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

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?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes

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)?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Switzerland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

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?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, but legalize drugs

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Swiss flag?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

CL>CL  ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Switzerland increase or decrease military spending?

CL>CL  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Switzerland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

CL>CL  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Federal Assembly?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Switzerland continue to support Israel?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Switzerland raise taxes on the rich?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Switzerland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

CL>CL  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

CL>CL  ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

CL>CL  ChatGPTNo