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Senior Citizen Interest Party platform and policies

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

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Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Swedish language?

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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


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Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Sweden withdraw from the European Union?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Sweden raise taxes on the rich?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

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?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, more police should be added to high crime areas instead

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Sweden increase or decrease military spending?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Sweden continue to support Israel?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Sweden assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

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?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Sweden provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy  ›  Church Tax

Should the church tax be abolished?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Sweden increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Sweden abolish the inheritance tax?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Sweden raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTMaintain the current rate

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

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?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, and provide more free public transportation

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Swedish flag?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, this discriminates against older politicians

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of the Riksdag?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

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

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Decentralized 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?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, and I don’t understand the concept of decentralized finance

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

SCIP>SCIP  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies