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@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

Yes, but only in emergencies requiring an immediate response. Such actions shouldn’t last beyond 30 days without congressional approval

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Not banned, but kept somewhere safe such as a refugee or asylum camp until they’re proven to not be a threat

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

No, focus on fixing our broken immigration system instead of pushing draconian policies that hurt innocent families more than criminals

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

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

Increase, but also penalize companies that abuse this program to reduce wages and provide more incentives to prepare our own citizens for these jobs.

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

No, we should focus on improving our immigration system and easing the path to citizenship. Then sanctuary cities wouldn’t be needed in the first place.

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes, but the government should provide one to all citizens free of charge and register citizens automatically on their 18th birthday

▲ 103 agree

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

No, it should be a city jointly run by Israeli and Arab officials with equal access for all religious faiths and overseen by the UN

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

Yes, for gathering intelligence. Assassinations should be permitted only if the target is confirmed, not merely suspected, as a terrorist.

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Absolutely, but we should be more outspoken in pushing better Israeli treatment of Palestinians and facilitating better relations between Israel and its Arab ne…

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

Yes, but regulate any money exchanged from trade and tourism to ensure it isn’t put towards the Cuban government’s repressive practices

▲ 121 agree

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

No, not constitutional rights since they aren’t citizens but basic human rights should always apply.

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Decrease only by cutting wasteful spending. Keep paying our troops fair amounts and maintain combat readiness and technological capability

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@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

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

Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments and with either parental or some type of guardian’s permission

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Do you support the death penalty? The death penalty or capital punishment is the punishment by death for a crime. Currently 58 countries worldwide allow the dea…

Yes, but only for the most horrific crimes with clear undeniable evidence and if they’re proven to be too dangerous for life imprisonment

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

Yes, but only at historical educational locations or commemorative locations such as a cemetery with buried Confederates. It should be preserved in museums othe…

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Yes, women should have at least some place on any board. Any company board devoid of or short on female representation should be investigated for a potential ge…

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

Absolutely for trigger warnings. Safe spaces should be limited to a nurse or guidance counselor’s office for students suffering mental health episodes or in cle…

▲ 111 agree

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

No, religion is a private affair and should have no influence on how somebody’s business serves the public. All customers should be treated equally regardless o…

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

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

No, cut wasteful programs and increase taxes on big corporations and the wealthy. Any cuts to spending shouldn’t harm low or middle-income people.

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

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

Fewer, and reform the system so that benefits are better distributed to those most in need and ensure that the aid supplements a working income instead of repla…

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, but institute it gradually to prevent mass disruption, starting with state-based pilot programs such as Alaska’s. It should eventually replace our current…

▲ 41 agree

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

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

Yes, but only if the advice was proven to harm the patient and the doctor didn’t disclose that the advice contradicted contemporary scientific consensus

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Yes, but allow certain state-based government-approved private clinics to carry out elective treatments or procedures to reduce wait times and improve efficienc…

▲ 71 agree

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

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

Yes, but phase them out gradually instead of outright banning them to avoid individual hardship. Increase incentives for companies that make biodegradable produ…

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

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

Yes, but not for superficial discoveries and only if steps are taken to ensure that the animals suffer no pain whatsoever

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

Yes, teach history as it is, but also teach what progress has been made and what constructive actions can be taken to make further progress. No child should be…

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

No, only the most violent and dangerous drug kingpins or cartel leaders should be considered for the death penalty

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

No, but it should be regulated. The same standards for libel and slander should apply online as they do in print

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Yes, treat drug abuse as a health crisis, not a criminal one. Release non-violent drug offenders and prioritize their treatment and rehabilitation

@9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

Yes, require universal background checks, mental testing, and training. Also increase penalties for gun-related crimes and ban criminals and the mentally ill fr…

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