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Historical Pact platform and policies

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  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

HP>HP  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?

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

HP>HP  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?

HP>HP  Party’s support baseYes


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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

HP>HP  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo, more police should be added to high crime areas instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Healthcare  ›  Contraception

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Social  ›  Animal Rights

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, an animal’s life is more important than a cultural tradition

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo, but reduce their salaries and retirement benefits

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

HP>HP  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?

HP>HP  ChatGPTDecrease

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

HP>HP  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?

HP>HP  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?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

HP>HP  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

HP>HP  ChatGPTHelp

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

HP>HP  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

HP>HP  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?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

HP>HP  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Colombian farmers?

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Colombia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

HP>HP  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

HP>HP  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

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)?

HP>HP  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?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

HP>HP  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?

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Colombia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

HP>HP  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

HP>HP  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

HP>HP  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

HP>HP  ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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