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@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Yes, we need younger voices in office to allow for progress instead of being governed by people that are somewhat out of touch with the younger populations and…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
No, if they couldn't pass a background check for an average citizen job, they shouldn't be able to run for office.
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
No, it shouldn't be required. However, we do need to promote and incentivize the value of having diversity in the workplace to allow multiple voices from variou…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Yes, provide trigger warnings. I'm okay with safe spaces, but I also believe that everyone needs to be comfortable, with getting uncomfortable because it allows…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Yes, federal employees should be required to complete sensitivity training for all protected groups that includes a section on intersectionality.
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Yes, but a most natural citizens couldn't pass a citizenship test. We need to improve our nation's basic understanding of how the U.S. works starting in K-12 ed…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
No, only for violent, or drug related crimes. Immigrants should not be deported for crimes that would otherwise be reduced to community service, fines, or 60-90…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Yes, if they were born or raised in the United States. But their parents should not automatically receive citizenship, but should helped to obtain/renew expired…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
No, we need to focus federal funding on U.S. citizens. What would be possible effort would be social programs designed to help those seeking citizenship, and re…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Yes, as people should be able to have financial freedom, but there should be regulations/screenings to make sure that money is still being accounted for to avoi…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Yes, it defeats the purpose of building generational wealth. If the estate is already paid in full, whoever inherited it shouldn't be taxed outside the bounds o…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Not necessarily. Business should be required to publish their salary ranges on job listings, that way potential employees don't accidentally lowball/highball th…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
The system needs to reformed. Not necessarily fewer or more restrictions, but adjustments and improvements on what already exists.
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
Maybe. The issue is that those percentages reflect differently based on one's income. 37% on a $647k income vs 22% on a $100k income vs 12% on at $24k income fe…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Yes, but there should still be a system in place to acknowledge/prevent potential situations of neglect or abuse.
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Do you support charter schools? Charter schools are tax payer funded K-12 schools that are managed by private companies. In the U.S. there are approximately 2.9…
Yes, but not at the expense of funding public schools. Also, teachers need increased wages and increased support from their respective BOE, and the state. Priva…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Yes, and should also add intersectionality. Being able to acknowledge our differences isn't a negative thing. The reality is that being racially color blind do…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Yes, but within reason. Too many drivers consistently cause accidents and never actually learn they're lesson. A point system could potentially work as it would…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Both are important. That new infrastructure could be replacing the old in order to support a growing society, and in areas where they are keeping the existing i…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
Yes, but only to an extent that keeps humans accountable while behind the wheel in case that technology fails.
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
No, but it's worth looking into in the future whenever autonomous vehicles become just as popular as traditional vehicles.
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Yes, but not directly. The regulations should require social media sites to have some form of unbiased fact-checking via a third party, but the government shoul…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
No, but there could be some sort of incentive to encourage them to do it. There needs to be a park or green space within walking distance of homes to help build…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
No, but criminalizing/penalizing people for being homeless is not only inhumane, but also it also digs a deeper hole. We need funding for social programs that a…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Maybe, but within reason. The landlords have to make money, but we are at a point where rent is difficult to afford for most people unless you have multiple str…
@9TBLM9K
from Kentucky
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Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
The police need their funding, but those funds need to be allocated towards proper de-escalation training for mental health situations. We also need to increase…
