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Radical Change Party 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  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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


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the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

  ChatGPTMore

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Healthcare  ›  Contraception

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only for medical use

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Animal Rights

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

  ChatGPTNo, these ceremonies are an integral part of our cultural tradition and tourism

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

  ChatGPTNo, this would give too much political power to a small number of representatives

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

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

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  ChatGPTDecrease, to provide economic growth

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  ChatGPTHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  ChatGPTYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  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?

  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPTNo

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Colombian farmers?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Colombia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

  ChatGPTNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  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?

  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

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  ›  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, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

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?

  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?

  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

  ChatGPTNo, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech