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@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Under the constitution they already have due process rights even as non citizens. They should be detained like any other prisoner, but perhaps in a high securit…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

At this time we are in no position to increase aid and cannot solve the many wars that are happening globally.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?

Not eliminated, but I do believe merit testing should be brought back and hiring decisions not based primarily on DEI or quotas. The highest test scores should…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

No. Under the legal adult age of 18 is the time to cosplay. Make any life altering decisions after age 18.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

A govt buy back would cost a fortune. Lets end all new AND resale sales of assault weapons going forward. Existing owners could keep or donate their weapons to…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

Yes, with some changes. I think we are going to have to start having different size/weight divisions in many sports, like we currently have in boxing and horse…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

Generally pro-life because there are alternatives to abortion. But I think the majority should vote on this issue. Sex education, free birth control pills and c…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

It is not good practice to deny service to anyone. The service limitations should be clearly stated so customers understand before requesting service. Maybe a J…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

Many occupations cannot function under a 4 day rule and would be hard to fill additional positions. For some office jobs it might be possible. It should be left…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

there should be no estate tax on estates under 1 million. Possibly a progressive rate for over a million.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

Fewer, the amount of red tape involved to receive such small benefit is unreal. The red tape discourages landlords from participating in many housing subsidies.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

A primary owner occupied home sale should be excluded from taxation. Investment real estate profit should be heavily taxed if it is flipped within 5 years. Unre…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

Raise the corporate tax rate and heavily tax cash hoarded in corporate coffers. Those funds are supposed to trickle down to the front line workers who created i…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

No, there is a widespread misconception that most welfare recipients are on drugs. Studies have shown the opposite is true in relation to the general public. It…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Yes. I think this is a viable alternative to the sometimes inhumane meat farming industry. It needs to be clearly labeled as such.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Yes, with limitations. It is not a safe or cheap form of energy, but it is easily reproduceable. These facilities should be located in rural areas not susceptib…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Yes, but make sure people adhere to private existing non smoking policies where they exist. Also make sure they understand smoking while driving is a DUI.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?

There should be a special code in the federal bankruptcy law to bankrupt just medical debt. Not necessarily have the government pay for those debts.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

No, there are some people who have adverse reactions to the additional ingredients in vaccines. Private companies should decide for themselves what is required…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

Yes, and all states should once again be required to adopt the ACA medicaid expansion rule excluded by some states.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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 …

There should be at least one registered photo ID on record for the voter, but it is not possible to present photo ID for absentee voting. Photo ID should be fre…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?

Not all asylum seekers are entering at Mexico. If they are political or war refugees they should be allowed to wait in the US. If they are "economic refugees" t…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?

The emergency isn't "National", but it should be allowed for individual cities to declare an emergency if they are overwhelmed with unlimited numbers of immigra…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

This assumes we dont already have the technology to fully vet potential terrorists. Use the existing criteria but don't enact travel bans. Perhaps limit their l…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

Visas should be based per occupational need. If there is a shortage of American workers in some fields, its ok to issue the Visas.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Only if they are self supporting. Public charge rules should apply. Anyone crossing the border wanting to stay should be given an immediate temporary work visa.…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. But it is being abused. In order to combat this practice there should be a first generation ban on public assi…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

Their first goal should be becoming legal. If they are planning for college already they have overlooked this important step.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

For the sole purpose of sanctuary? I don't think so. If it becomes a large scale emergency, the Feds will have to step in. Cities should have their own manageme…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

They already do through the ERs and the hippocratic oath. Its inhumane to expect a person to die no matter their legal status. I don't think it makes sense to o…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Yes but depends on the severity of the crime. White collar crime often goes unpunished in loophole programs such as these.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

It depends on the crime. Severe white collar criminals are too often released without serving time anyway. This needs to stop. Some petty criminals might better…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

Depends. Too often these incentives are abused. I don't think any company bringing low income jobs to an area should be encouraged or subsidized. They become a…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

There are too many risks of devastating environmental disasters to continue building new off shore oil drills. We should be increasing investment instead in imp…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Eminent domain and encroaching on Native American land should be avoided. Those willing to concede land should be properly compensated. Ongoing regulation and s…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Yes. They already do in some cases. Medical transport is a benefit on some medicare and Medicaid insurance plans. Seniors and chronically ill low income people…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

No. This question implies congestion results from optional commuting. Most traffic jams happen because people are going to and from work and it can't be avoided…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

I think local jurisdictions have the right to regulate how these vehicles are used in their areas. Regular oversight of safety standards for any vehicle should…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Possibly. If we're talking about high capacity long distance routes, particularly in the Northeast and Silicon Valley. If we are going to insist on in office wo…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Again, we have reached mechanical limits with the technology. I believe auto makers are doing the best they can to lower emissions voluntarily without degrading…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

No, this requirement is causing a hardship among low income drivers who cannot afford to buy and maintain these cars. Our workforce depends on many economical t…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

This would cost a fortune in infrastructure. No! I question the reliability and safety of autonomous vehicles in the first place.

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Absolutely. Many gifted students do not need a full day or full week to absorb and complete the curriculum. They should be taught to show up when they say they…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Do you support Common Core national standards?

Not really. I'm old school. Common core methods seem like complicating simple concepts. Streamlining the process makes more sense to me. Some kids come to corre…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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…

I support charter and magnet schools, funded by vouchers, but only if they are not religious based. The govt should not fund religious based instruction. Some c…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

Universal preschool could also solve the issue of child care for working parents, so yes. Making funding federal would make this benefit accessible in all state…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

All lines of thought should be available to students so they can make up their own minds. It can be taught but also presented with the fact there are objections…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

Vetting has failed us many times. There needs to be better research not just of the gun buyer but of their family situation as well. Assault weapons should be b…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

There would be an assessment to find out why they are in foreclosure. There would be no assistance for second homes or investment properties. If the assessment…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

In areas with limited land to develop, yes. Sometimes high density is the only option. The govt should incentivize all types of income based construction in ev…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

It depends on the location. In some high density urban areas there is not enough land to provide green spaces. The need to house outweighs the requirement to pr…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

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

People who refuse shelter, particularly without restrictions on behavior, are often suffering mental illness. They are in danger to be exposed to the elements b…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

People should be allowed to secure their money in digital wallets, but without govt monitoring. Money Launderers will find a way to avoid taxes no matter the le…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

To protect copyright owners, full disclosure should be required of AI artists using resourced materials. If this requires an additional "regulation" of some sor…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

As long as there is full disclosure on the use of data and the user agrees to the terms of use, I don't think further regulations are needed on that transaction…

@B2PMTB4 from Florida answered…3mos3MO

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

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