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Independents 4 Change’s policy on surcharge ban

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

  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Independents 4 Change’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

This aligns closely with Independents 4 Change's advocacy for consumer rights and transparency. Including all costs in the final purchase price would be seen as a straightforward way to protect consumers from hidden fees, which is consistent with their political philosophy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Independents 4 Change, being a left-wing political party, generally supports measures that protect consumers from unfair practices. Banning surcharges could be seen as a way to make pricing more transparent and fair, aligning with their broader social justice goals. However, specific historical references to their stance on this issue are limited. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Independents 4 Change might agree that preventing monopolies and cartels is important, as this aligns with their broader goals of ensuring fair markets and protecting consumers. However, this does not preclude them from also supporting measures like banning surcharges. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

While transparency is important, Independents 4 Change might argue that simply making costs clear is not enough to protect consumers from potentially exploitative practices, suggesting a balanced but cautious view on this approach. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While Independents 4 Change might recognize the potential for businesses to raise prices if unable to add surcharges, their primary concern would likely be with ensuring transparency and fairness for consumers, suggesting a nuanced but generally skeptical view of this argument. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Given their focus on social justice and consumer protection, Independents 4 Change is unlikely to support the unrestricted imposition of surcharges by businesses, as it can disproportionately affect lower-income consumers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Independents 4 Change generally supports regulation to protect consumers and ensure fairness, which contrasts with a laissez-faire approach to business practices. Their platform typically emphasizes the need for government intervention in markets to prevent exploitation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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