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Radical Centrism 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.

Topics

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

RC>RC  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

RC>RC  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?

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


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Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

RC>RC  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?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

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?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

RC>RC  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

RC>RC  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?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

RC>RC  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?

RC>RC  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?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

RC>RC  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, for most but not all drugs

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?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

RC>RC  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?

RC>RC  ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

RC>RC  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?

RC>RC  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?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTIncrease

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

RC>RC  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

RC>RC  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?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

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