Here are your answers compared to this voter’s answers.
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples |
Social › Abortion
MD>MD Personal answerPro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest |
Social › Gay Marriage
MD>MD Personal answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
the Economy › Equal Pay
MD>MD Personal answerNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
MD>MD Personal answerYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Marital Rape
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
MD>MD Personal answerNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
MD>MD Personal answerNo, but this does not mean the election was "stolen" or that the election as a whole was fraudulent. Many compounded factors led to the perception of institutional bias and low-level, widespread voting irregularities. Social media censorship mixed with media, entertainment, corporate, and institutional backing of one candidate created the perception of an uneven playing field. These factors compounded by last-minute voting procedure changes authorized by unconstitutional diktats, reliance on less secure voting methods, and widespread reports of unethical handling of ballots created a justifiable notion of an unfair election. |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
MD>MD Personal answerYes, and the government should not be involved in health insurance |
Social › Gun Buyback
MD>MD Personal answerNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Social › Gender Transition
MD>MD Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Social › Gender Identity
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and I don't think masks are effective |
Healthcare › Mental Health
MD>MD Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
MD>MD Personal answerYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Social › Transgender Athletes
MD>MD Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
MD>MD Personal answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
MD>MD Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed |
the Environment › Climate Change
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
MD>MD Personal answerNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
MD>MD Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
MD>MD Personal answerYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
Foreign Policy › Iran
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Taxes
MD>MD Personal answerAbolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax |
Elections › Mental competency testing
MD>MD Personal answerNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
MD>MD Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and any agency that conducts such training should be reported to the EEOC, civil charges for workplace discrimination should be filed, and responsible individuals should be held liable and their jobs be put in jeopardy. |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
MD>MD Personal answerNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
MD>MD Personal answerNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
Immigration › Immigration
MD>MD Personal answerNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
Education › Free College for All
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Education › Student Loans
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
Social › Death Penalty
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Social › Hate Speech
MD>MD Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Social › Government Mandates
MD>MD Personal answerNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
Social › Confederate Flag
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
MD>MD Personal answerNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
MD>MD Personal answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
MD>MD Personal answerNo, gerrymandering allows officials to more effectively represent the interests of their constituency |
Social › Women in Combat
MD>MD Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Medicaid
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
MD>MD Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but only for a very few select diseases where the vaccines have been in circulation for decades and proven to be undisputedly efficacious and very safe and where there is a compelling government interest (e.g. polio) |
Immigration › Border Security
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Crime › Private Prisons
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
MD>MD Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
MD>MD Personal answerNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and the government should never subsidize healthcare |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Elections › Campaign Finance
MD>MD Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
MD>MD Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
MD>MD Personal answerYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
MD>MD Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
MD>MD Personal answerYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
MD>MD Personal answerLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Social › Safe Spaces
MD>MD Personal answerNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Government Spending
MD>MD Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
MD>MD Personal answerNo, it should be raised |
Foreign Policy › Israel
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
Foreign Policy › NATO
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Border Wall
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
MD>MD Personal answerNo, but remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
Social › First Amendment
MD>MD Personal answerNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
MD>MD Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Crime › Defunding the Police
MD>MD Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Social › Niqāb
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
MD>MD Personal answerNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
Social › Euthanasia
MD>MD Personal answerNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
MD>MD Personal answerYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
MD>MD Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
MD>MD Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
MD>MD Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
MD>MD Personal answerIn theory yes, but under the non-discrimination regime of the 1964 Civil Rights Bill, no. |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
MD>MD Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
the Economy › Welfare
MD>MD Personal answerMore, current benefits should be capped |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
MD>MD Personal answerNo, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS |
the Economy › Labor Unions
MD>MD Personal answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
Elections › Campaign Finance
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and abolish capital gains taxes |
Education › Common Core
MD>MD Personal answerNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
MD>MD Personal answerNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
MD>MD Personal answerYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S. |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Healthcare › Obamacare
MD>MD Personal answerNo, government should not be involved in healthcare |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
MD>MD Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
the Environment › Fracking
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Elections › Lobbyists
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
Elections › Electoral College
MD>MD Personal answerNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
Elections › Mail in ballots
MD>MD Personal answerNo, mail in ballots should only be used by voters who are physically incapable of making it to a polling location |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
MD>MD Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
MD>MD Personal answerYes, and abolish police unions |
the Environment › Animal Testing
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Torture
MD>MD Personal answerYes, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
MD>MD Personal answerForeign aid should only be used if it is effective in promoting free trade, goodwill with the receiving country, civil rights reforms, and is alienating the receiving country from Russian and Chinese relations |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
MD>MD Personal answerMore, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Education › School Vouchers
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but I would rather privatize all education |
Foreign Policy › Drones
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Science › GMO Labels
MD>MD Personal answerNo, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
MD>MD Personal answerNo, we should build more prisons |
Education › Universal Pre-K
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and make it a criminal offense |
Transportation › Public Transportation
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
Education › Charter Schools
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
MD>MD Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
the Economy › Estate Tax
MD>MD Personal answerYes, and we should eliminate it |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
MD>MD Personal answerNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
MD>MD Personal answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
the Economy › China Tariffs
MD>MD Personal answerYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
MD>MD Personal answerYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
MD>MD Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Science › Space Exploration
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
the Economy › NAFTA
MD>MD Personal answerYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
MD>MD Personal answerGovernments should provide school vouchers. |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
MD>MD Personal answerYes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the region |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
MD>MD Personal answerYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
MD>MD Personal answerNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
MD>MD Personal answerNo, and I am skeptical about the viability of electric vehicles |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
MD>MD Personal answerNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
MD>MD Personal answerYes, and establish a no-fly zone |
the Economy › Tariffs
MD>MD Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
the Economy › Property Taxes
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
MD>MD Personal answerYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel |
Education › School Truancy
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Pension Reform
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but only for future workers |
the Economy › Government Pensions
MD>MD Personal answerNo, they should be reduced |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies |
the Economy › Bitcoin
MD>MD Personal answerYes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
MD>MD Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › F-35
MD>MD Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
MD>MD Personal answerNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
MD>MD Personal answerNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
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You side slightly towards “security”, meaning you more often believe the government should do everything within its power to ensure the security of its citizens. This theme is most important to you.
You are a centrist on left wing and right wing issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on authoritarian and libertarian issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on democratic socialism and capitalism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “nationalism”, meaning you more often support policies that prioritize the interests of our nation above others. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on politically incorrect and politically correct issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on unilateralism and multilateralism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “religious”, meaning you more often support policies that reflect religious values and principles. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “protectionism”, meaning you believe globalization is detrimental to the safety, compensation, environment, and standard of living of workers. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “deregulation”, meaning you more often believe that government regulation stifles innovation and economic prosperity. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on assimilation and multiculturalism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on pacifism and militarism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on traditional and progressive issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on isolationism and imperialism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on individualism and collectivism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “decentralization”, meaning you more often believe that administrative power and decision making should be handled at the local level and serve the best interests of the local community. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on tender and tough issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on small government and big government issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on keynesian and laissez-faire issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on anthropocentrism and environmentalism issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on meritocracy and democracy issues. This theme is only less important to you.
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