Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
RC>RC ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
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Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
the Economy › Taxes
Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?
RC>RC ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Social › Death Penalty
Should the death penalty be reinstated?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
RC>RC ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, for most but not all drugs |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
RC>RC ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?
RC>RC ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to New Zealand be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in New Zealand, have the right to vote?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should New Zealand’s citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
RC>RC ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the flag of New Zealand?
RC>RC ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
RC>RC ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives |
