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Rural Interests platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

RI>RI  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill


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Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social  ›  Religious Freedom Act

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, but only for small businesses

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, 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

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

Education  ›  Free College for All

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students

Education  ›  Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Social  ›  Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

Domestic Policy  ›  NSA Domestic Surveillance

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

RI>RI  ChatGPTRegardless, this should be decided at the state level

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

Immigration  ›  Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

RI>RI  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

RI>RI  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

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?

RI>RI  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

RI>RI  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending