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Ticino League 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?

  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Swiss language?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPTNo


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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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?

  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  ChatGPTPro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  ChatGPTNo, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

  ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

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?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  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?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

  ChatGPTNo

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)?

  ChatGPTNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Switzerland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  ChatGPTNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Switzerland abolish the inheritance tax?

  ChatGPTYes, it is double taxation

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?

  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

  ChatGPTYes, and more police should be added to high crime areas

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

  ChatGPTMore, and end government subsidies

the Economy  ›  Church Tax

Should the church tax be abolished?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  ChatGPTDecrease

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Swiss flag?

  ChatGPTYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Switzerland increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Switzerland continue to support Israel?

  ChatGPTNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  ChatGPTNo, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Switzerland raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  ChatGPTYes, but only in response to extreme situations

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer to abolish the European Union

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Switzerland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  ChatGPTMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  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?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Switzerland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPTYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPTNo