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Patriotism 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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests


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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

P>P  ChatGPTNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

P>P  ChatGPTYes

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?

P>P  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

P>P  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

P>P  ChatGPTPro-life

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are repeated offenders

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

P>P  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?

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas

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)?

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Switzerland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

P>P  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, until terrorist attacks decrease

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, and it should be at least two years of service

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, 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?

P>P  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

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?

P>P  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

P>P  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Swiss flag?

P>P  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

P>P  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Switzerland increase or decrease military spending?

P>P  ChatGPTIncrease

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Switzerland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

P>P  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Switzerland continue to support Israel?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, and increase funding in order to move our embassy to Jerusalem

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Switzerland raise taxes on the rich?

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

P>P  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

P>P  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Switzerland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

P>P  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission