Alternative Democratic Pole’s platform and policies

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

Party’s support baseYes

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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?

Party’s support baseYes

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Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Party’s support baseYes

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the Economy › Taxes

Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?

Party’s support baseYes

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Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

Party’s support baseYes

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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Party’s support basePro-choice

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Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Party’s support baseNo

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Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Party’s support baseYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

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Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

Party’s support baseLess

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Elections › Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Party’s support baseYes, and reduce their salaries and retirement benefits

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Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Party’s support baseYes

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Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Party’s support baseYes

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Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Party’s support baseYes

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Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Party’s support baseYes

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Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?

Party’s support baseDecrease

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Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Party’s support baseNo

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Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

Party’s support baseNo

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Social › Euthanasia

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

Party’s support baseYes

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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?

Party’s support baseYes

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the Economy › Tariffs

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

Party’s support baseYes

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the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

Party’s support baseNo

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Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Party’s support baseNo

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Immigration › Immigration Ban

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Colombia?

Party’s support baseNo

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Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Party’s support baseNo

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Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Party’s support baseNo

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Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

Party’s support baseYes

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Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Party’s support baseYes

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Elections › Campaign Finance

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

Party’s support baseNo

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Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?

Party’s support baseNo

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Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Party’s support baseNo

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Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Party’s support baseNo

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Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Colombia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Party’s support baseDecrease

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the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Party’s support baseYes

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the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

Party’s support baseYes

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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)?

Party’s support baseNo

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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?

Party’s support baseNo

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Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

Party’s support baseYes

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Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

Party’s support baseNo

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Alternative Democratic Pole Party

Alternative Democratic Pole platform and policies

Candidates

Topics

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

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?

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

What is your stance on abortion?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

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

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Colombia?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should Colombia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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)?

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

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

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?