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Neo-Confucianism platform and policies

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

Topics

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?

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

NC>NC  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?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

NC>NC  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?

NC>NC  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?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

NC>NC  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?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

NC>NC  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?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Colombia transition to a four-day workweek?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

NC>NC  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?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Colombian farmers?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Colombia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

NC>NC  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

NC>NC  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

NC>NC  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?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

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?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

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)?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

NC>NC  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?

NC>NC  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?

NC>NC  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?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Colombia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTBoth equally

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

NC>NC  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

NC>NC  ChatGPTNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps