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Market Fundamentalism platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Italian [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

MF>MF  ChatGPTPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

MF>MF  ChatGPTTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples


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Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Italy raise taxes on the rich?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

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?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Italy transition to a four-day workweek?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Italy increase or decrease military spending?

MF>MF  ChatGPTDecrease

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, they should be reduced

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

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?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, for most but not all drugs

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Italy provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Chamber of Deputies?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Italy, have the right to vote?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Italy increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

MF>MF  ChatGPTDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

MF>MF  ChatGPTLower

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Italy be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

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?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, but legalize drugs

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Italy assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

MF>MF  ChatGPTHurt

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

MF>MF  ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Italian flag?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

MF>MF  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

MF>MF  ChatGPTYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model