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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 …
pro choice but the father has an equal right
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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Only far more judiciously and never to private companies unless taking an equity position
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Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
how and why?
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Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
possibly if it achieves better trade deals. More important to use tarrifs for finished goods not inputs.
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Should the government subsidise farmers?
no. No private company should be subsidised.
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Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
no remove all bonuses
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Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
yes but not for the "same job" as currently interpreted by govt and courts. Must be the actual same job and not a subjective assessment. It is ok to pay differe…
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Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
neither but reform the tax system
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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
yes but only to spending that is not important
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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
depends. Limit duration but increase amount for temporary benefits to make them a transition support not a lifestyle. Permanent benefits should provide sufficie…
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Should a capital gains tax be introduced?
yes, but part of a reformed tax system including wealth/asset tax to disincentivise non-productive investment
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Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
no. The entire tax system should be reformed
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Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?
less immigration irrespective of how, why, where
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Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
yes, but must be 100% biodegradable
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Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
yes but fewer immigrants and harder to obtain NZ citizenship
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Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
all immigration to be reduced or eliminated. Religion is irrelevant. Better and more rigorous screening for fewer places
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Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
yes to treatment, no to research
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Are you in favour of universal dental care?
yes but only as part of state system - not private