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

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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?

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?

AC>AC  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

AC>AC  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated


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Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?

AC>AC  ChatGPTIncrease

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but with public subsidy

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

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?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

AC>AC  ChatGPTHurt

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Colombia transition to a four-day workweek?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Colombian farmers?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Colombia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should Colombia continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

AC>AC  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and make it a criminal offense

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

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?

AC>AC  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)?

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Colombia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

AC>AC  ChatGPTIsrael

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but the threshold should be much higher

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, and we should do more to stop China from collecting data on our citizens