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@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

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

No, I think businesses should require vaccination when appropriate, but not by government mandate

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

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

No, but the advice should still be based on Evidence Based Practice.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

Yes, if it's a valid health and safety concern.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government ban the use of 1080?

Yes, but only once we have an effective alternative.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

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

Yes, but in a dedicated area, not just any public space.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending for the current military needs (i.e. we aren't currently under threat of war, in which case an increase would…

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

Yes, but the time should be increased and the non-birthing parent (e.g. dad) should also get paid parental leave.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

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

This question is very poorly worded. For example, surgery and counselling are both very different types of treatment.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

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

Board's should be comprised of the most qualified for the job, however there should be bias-checking as part of the process.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

Yes, but I would prefer a universal basic income or free education

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

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

There should be more (i.e. drug-testing), but benefits should also be replaced by universal basic income

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Universal basic income should replace minimum wage

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians, and provide treatment for beneficiaries testing positive.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

The tax system should be reformed to be more equitable across the board (including taking families into account - e.g. dual income, childcare, etc)

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

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

Increase for those on the skills-shortage list

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should it be illegal to burn our national flag?

Depends on the intention behind the burning.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

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

Social media would benefit from being regulated (e.g. giving a "confidence rating" for viability), but this shouldn't be done by the government.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?

The most qualified candidate should get the position, but this should be balanced with the government reflecting the diverse population.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Yes for some drugs, but all legal drugs should be regulated.

@99ZWHQY answered…2yrs2Y

Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?

The seats should be there, but everyone should be able to vote on every seat (both Maori and Pākeha).

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