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@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government ban TikTok? Tiktok is a short-form video hosting service owned by the Chinese Company ByteDance. The app is used by 2 million people globa…

No but we should use the platform to message human rights, values, ideologies, and truths that are messages for Chinas consumption, paid and presented by Nz go…

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

No, have government subsidies so that GP visits are equally affordable to all.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government regulate the internet?

Yes, run a filter

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

This happens already and so it should be used very discreetly and for select and discreet purposes to avoid serious criminal activity.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Yes, term limits for parties should be increased to 5 years for the first term and 3 years for successive terms.therefore members can stay in position over this…

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should it be illegal to burn our national flag?

No, unless it causes damage to other property, persons or animals.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

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

No, but employ AI to regulate online social media site content.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

No, force them in to supervised community service and have them do something useful to society for their lifetime

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

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

Yes, but wear an electronic bracelet and they must perform community service on a daily basis

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

No, if hiding your face in civic ceremonies is required then you shouldn’t attend.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Yes, particularly if it is aimed to be spoken out loud, in public, or online social media, or in print and especially if it threatens violence

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support the death penalty? The death penalty or capital punishment is the punishment by death for a crime. Currently 58 countries worldwide allow the dea…

Yes but only after they cant be made to work and be useful to society. This is for clearly defined undeniable crimes that are evidence based, and only

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

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

Yes, transgender athletes can compete against males only. Females athletes can compete against transgender and males if they wish.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Yes and use the profit to create, train and educate new industries here in New Zealand

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Yes, it is the same with share holding investment, and be taxable.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Yes but only industry sectors that are environmentally beneficial to New Zealanders and not tourism. Focus on science, health, education, green energy and milit…

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Yes but not tourist companies, or industries that promote and support tourist products. Tourism is not environmentally friendly.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

No intelligent people walk with their feet

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Yes it’s a form of gambling

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

No should be based on merit and other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?

Yes and use the funds to clean up local waterways and improve public water infrastructure.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

Yes and proved for electric buses, bring back electric trains and trolley buses.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Yes allow both but the a government provided health care system must be fit for purpose, well funded and supported with enough medical, nursing and technical st…

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

No, but legalise some drugs but not all. Reduce support and incentives that encourage drug taking. Ban cigarettes vaps and alcoholic adverting.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?

Yes, and contribute to the ownership of building homes and ban foreigners from purchasing investment properties that could be repurposed for housing.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Yes, and cap salaries and benefits, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Yes, make transparent the fixed salaries and benefits, and reduce their salaries and retirement benefits from current status/ policy.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

No this isn’t democratic. Have a limited, set public funding available to all political campaigns.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Yes, but make it 18 months to two year’s mandatory, include longer terms for prisoners, and focus on both on military training and more focus on education and s…

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Yes, I’m sure government officials do this in any case, in a discreet and secretive manner.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Yes, subsidised free education for NZ citizens. Accommodation and Enrolment and text book and material fees to be paid by students.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

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

No, provided that the Muslim ideology accepts all other ideologies and view points. Emphasis on acceptance

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

No, Do away with prisons and have offenders work under strict supervision until their equivalent prion period has ended

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

Yes, but only on investment property And to foreign companies and individuals

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should local councils increase the supply of greenfields, or undeveloped, land for housing?

No, build up, rebuild more environmental housing, re purpose commercial buildings and schools.

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Increase, to allow 2 year compulsory training of NZers, provision of material resources, weapons and naval, army and airforce equipment to support this and

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Increase aid through provision of science and social science services, and not provide direct funding

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Yes, access to all, subsidised by the govt

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Yes but with government ownership and control

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