Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
ED>ED ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
ED>ED ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the Swiss language?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler |
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Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
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?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Switzerland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
ED>ED ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
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?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
ED>ED ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
ED>ED 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?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
ED>ED ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
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)?
ED>ED ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
ED>ED ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Switzerland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
ED>ED ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
ED>ED 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?
ED>ED ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
ED>ED 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?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
ED>ED 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?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Swiss flag?
ED>ED ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
ED>ED ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
ED>ED 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?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Switzerland increase or decrease military spending?
ED>ED ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Switzerland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
ED>ED ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the Federal Assembly?
ED>ED 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?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Switzerland raise taxes on the rich?
ED>ED ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Swiss citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
ED>ED 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?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
ED>ED ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?