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@BDY2CGY answered…11hrs11H

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

Yes, but with additional checks, as I think the mother-father structure is best for the child.

@BDY2CGY answered…11hrs11H

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 …

Personally pro life, so stricter regulations on abortion, but if the mother and father wants to, they have free will to have an abortion.

@BDY2CGY answered…11hrs11H

Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?

Yes, but only if both parent have lived and payed taxes in Ireland for the past 5 years.

@BDY2CGY answered…11hrs11H

Should the government provide welfare benefits to foreigners?

Yes, but only for refugees and asylum seekers aswell as those who work and pay taxes.

@BDY2CGY answered…11hrs11H

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, but ONLY for those fleeing war and or forced displacement

@BDY2CGY answered…11hrs11H

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Ireland is not part of NATO, so that is not Irelands buisness.

@BDXR433 answered…1 day1D

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

Yes, but community groups should avail of the funding to train for low risk issues.

@BDXPSJR agreed…2 days2D

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Yes, but only to assist and not replace human decision making

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Olukunle-Amoo/publication/378125320_REVIEWING_THE_ETHICAL_IMPLICATIONS_OF_AI_IN_DECISION_MAKING_PROCESSES/links/65c7b1e11be…

@BDXPSJR disagreed…2 days2D

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

No, we need more testing in controlled environments first

I think that’s true for life threatening decisions, but not for assistance in decision making in everyday/organisational tasks. Ultimately, a human should alwa…

@BDXNGML answered…2 days2D

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Yes but only if these individuals do not have access to public transport.

@BDXNGML answered…2 days2D

Should the national broadcaster (RTÉ) stop airing the Angelus bells before the evening news?

No but they should air other calls to prayer too.

@BDXGN68 disagreed…3 days3D

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Voting age should be based on maturity levels and an individuals capability to understand current political, economic and climate issues.

@BDXFVBF answered…3 days3D

Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?

They should have a choice if they want to or not, schools should respect their choice

@BDXFH4F disagreed…3 days3D

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

I(16) know more about politics than 90% of adults and kids don't have the same economic interests and are more open minded with new social policies and won't be…

@BDXFH4F answered…3 days3D

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Yes as long as it's secure and fair

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