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@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
The government should reduce certain spending during a recession, but should only be involved in the economy in times of a recession and only in the affected se…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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If the 2020 Maryland District 5 US House of Representatives election were held today, which candidate would you vote for?
Would have voted for an Independent candidate, sick of the two party system
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Yes, maybe temporary status to give the parents time to apply for citizenship legally. If they do not do what is needed for citizenship, then the whole family…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Decrease as far as dismantling the new Space Force. That is a huge waste of money! It was fine under the umbrella of the Air Force like it was pretty much sin…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Yes or pay for trade school tuition. Limit it based on income, a child that their family are millionaires and contribute money to schools, should not be allowed…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Yes as it is voluntary and not turn into a draft situation. If they can pass the exact same tests that the men go through. If you are able to enter combat and a…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Yes, depending on the crime and circumstances, some non-violent criminals ended up committing violent crimes when given a second chance, they should be placed o…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Yes and No. There have to be circumstances, their age, crime, if they are a harm to themselves or others and other treatments have been exhausted because indi…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Depends on the drug and circumstances. Known drug dealers should have much greater penalties.
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Yes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency, should be regulated before it's out of control. If Bitcoin is classified as a legal curren…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
I don't believe in free bailouts. Companies should be held accountable for that money and there should be some type of control or oversight and it should have…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Yes, yearly for the cost of living, but not for politicians. Politicians should not be allowed to vote for their own pay raises.
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
No, but they should be regulated to ensure they are not creating a monopoly or having too much influence on social-political issues and regulations on any forei…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Stop all future workers' pension plans and make all retirement plans the same as 401k. Politicians should have term limits, lower salaries, and should NOT be ab…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Yes on those making under $250,000 a year and eliminate loopholes for high-income earners.
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Increases only for the elderly and the disabled. Reform the system, ensure welfare recipients are actively doing what they need to do to remove themselves from…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
Yes, Tax rates should be reduced across the board, fewer brackets should be allowed (especially those families making under $100,000 a year), corporate taxes sh…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Yes, but only if the owner of the land is willing to give up the property and what ever is going up doesn't harm the environment, and the homeowners are compens…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Yes, in that judges must be shown to be unbiased and apolitical. The judiciary should never be politicized. Judges should have to receive equal represented part…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
All donations should be public knowledge. Acceptance of foreign donations should be grounds for barring candidates from holding office in the USA. Corporate don…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the electoral college be abolished?
Yes the electoral college is outdated, should be strictly the popular vote, we are the United States and it shouldn't matter where you live. The two-party syst…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Yes and legalize, tax and regulate marijuana. It should be regulated the way alcohol is regulated, with similar laws limiting use during certain activities such…
@8LG9WPJ
from Maryland
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Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Yes, the government should be allowed to negotiate the costs of ALL goods and services it pays for. Pharmaceutical companies have gotten too greedy and even wi…
