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@B4P4WM8from Alberta answered…4hrs4H

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

In mild climates sure, but the entire electric bus system in Edmonton shuts down in cold enough weather- that plan needs improvement before making it an issue

@B4P4WM8from Alberta answered…4hrs4H

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

The carbon offset from our billions of acres of trees need to be accounted for, then consider that Canada only creates maybe 2% of world emissions- what a dumb…

@B4P4WM8from Alberta answered…4hrs4H

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

This has been proven not to work, it's a stupid plan. Help cost of living to go down and this wouldn't be an issue

@B4P4WM8from Alberta answered…4hrs4H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

The rich have money to pay the accountants to plan best for lower taxes, this will just result in the middle class paying more

@B4P4WM8from Alberta answered…4hrs4H

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

Pro-Life, but I can't tell someone else what to do with their body, if majority says yes, then law should be yes (democracy)

@B4P4L8Sfrom Ontario answered…4hrs4H

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

do not add a cap to international students who want to study full-time in Canada but cap tuition costs for Canadian citizens attending full-time post secondary…

@B4P47ZKfrom Alberta answered…5hrs5H

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Yes, but the backdoor should be heavily secured and only accessible if the government has a valid reason to look into one's private comminications

@B4P2QQXfrom Alberta disagreed…5hrs5H

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

When a woman's life is in danger due to a pregnancy, why should she keep the baby that could kill her.

@B4P2QQXfrom Alberta disagreed…5hrs5H

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

People will use drugs no matter how much legislation against them there is, so why not make it as safe as possible to prevent deaths.

@B4P2QNJfrom British Columbia answered…5hrs5H

What could make this app better?

better other stances

@B4P2QNJfrom British Columbia answered…5hrs5H

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Not completely banned UNLESS they have something to replace it that is more environmentally friendly.

@B4P2QNJfrom British Columbia answered…5hrs5H

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

As long as it wasn't committed while in office, it wasn't a serious crime just petty crimes from 10 or more years ago (10 minimum) and they are done serving the…

@B4P2G52from British Columbia answered…6hrs6H

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Yes, AI is getting out of hand. There’s a lot of promotion with famous people that leads to misinformation.

@B4P2FNDfrom British Columbia answered…6hrs6H

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Only if it's an emergency, and make sure to guarantee that there are no errors or things that cound hurt the country

@B4P2BK5from British Columbia answered…6hrs6H

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

Yes, but under 3 conditions 1) House the homeless 2) Without harming the environment and others 3) When we are financially able to do so

@B4P27XCfrom Ontario answered…6hrs6H

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?

No to stay in custody until the parent passes that they took the life from. Because their loved one will never come back. Unless it was an accidental death then…

@B4P27XCfrom Ontario answered…6hrs6H

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Yes and provide free transportation for low income people. But make it clad that they cannot share there passes or sell use of card. Thumbprint access only

@B4P27XCfrom Ontario answered…6hrs6H

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Yes but not for creating the best soldier or person. Needs to be tightly regulated by independent gov and public people oversight

@B4P248Rfrom British Columbia answered…6hrs6H

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

these questions are kind of hard to answer considering that it doesn’t mention the process now and that it’s just a yes or no question so I don’t know

@B4P248Rfrom British Columbia answered…6hrs6H

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

I think this would be safer than having them use it in unsafe areas but also try to help them off of the drugs instead of just letting them waste there life

@B4NZX2Lfrom British Columbia answered…6hrs6H

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

I am neutral about this because the batteries for electric vehicles may be good in the long run, but when they are worn out the battery is harmful for the envir…

@B4NZNL7from Quebec commented…6hrs6H

US Citizen Immigration Lawyer Ordered to Self-Deport by DHS

it’s all dumb i hate politics sometimes

@B4NZJ7Lfrom Quebec answered…6hrs6H

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Israel is an illegitimate state built on apartheid ideology. The only way for the conflict to stop is by having a free Palestinian state.

@B4NXVPHfrom Nova Scotia answered…7hrs7H

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Yes. Because they are gonna use it anyways so why not be under supervision and it's okay. (I still don't support it though)

@B4NXMLFfrom Manitoba answered…7hrs7H

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

Yes, it should be required for employees of large businesses to be vaccinated but it shouldn't cause the employee's job and reputation if they chose not to.

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