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United Torah Judaism 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?

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsPro-life

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsYes


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Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

UTJ>UTJ  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, until terrorist attacks decrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Israel raise taxes on the rich?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsIncrease

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?

UTJ>UTJ  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of the Knesset?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsMore

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

UTJ>UTJ  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsYes, but only for medical use

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

UTJ>UTJ  Voting recordYes, and funding should be proportional to the amount of votes they receive

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTHelp

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

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)?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsRaise

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, but only in response to extreme situations

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Israeli language?

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

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?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

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?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Israel provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Israel transition to a four-day workweek?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTFewer

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

UTJ>UTJ  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

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?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, only when the advice was proven to harm the patient

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

UTJ>UTJ  ChatGPTNo