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Religious Conservatism 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?

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

RC>RC  ChatGPTPro-life

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

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

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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


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Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

RC>RC  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?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

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  ChatGPTNo

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  ChatGPTNo

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  ChatGPTNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, and it should be at least two years of service

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTLower, 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, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

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  ChatGPTNo, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

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  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

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  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

RC>RC  ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

RC>RC  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?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

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, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

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, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

RC>RC  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?

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

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo

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  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

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

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 they must perform community service on a daily basis

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

RC>RC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

RC>RC  ChatGPTNo