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Labor Party platform and policies

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

Topics

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Public statementsPro-choice

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  Public statementsNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  Public statementsYes


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Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Public statementsNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Public statementsYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Israel raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

  ChatGPTNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

  Public statementsLess, and provide more government funding

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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)?

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Public statementsYes, but only for medical use

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Public statementsHelp

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  Public statementsDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

  ChatGPTNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

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?

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Israeli language?

  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Israel provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Israel transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Israeli citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  ChatGPTNo, I would prefer term limits instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  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?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

  ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  ChatGPTYes