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Islamic Democracy platform and policies

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

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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children


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Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

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?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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

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?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

ID>ID  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

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?

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

ID>ID  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

ID>ID  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

ID>ID  ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

the Economy  ›  Decentralised 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?

ID>ID  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services