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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Finnish voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

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)?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

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


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Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Finnish language?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Finland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

PP>PP  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTIncrease

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Finland raise taxes on the rich?

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Eduskunta?

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

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Finland increase or decrease military spending?

PP>PP  ChatGPTDecrease

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Finnish flag?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Finland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Finland continue to support Israel?

PP>PP  ChatGPTWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Finland remain in NATO?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

PP>PP  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most