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Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

C>C Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

C>C Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Norwegian language?

C>C Personal answerNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

C>C Personal answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

C>C Personal answerYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

the Economy › Taxes

Should Norway raise taxes on the rich?

C>C Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

C>C Personal answerNo

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

C>C Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

C>C Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

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?

C>C Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

C>C Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › NATO

Should Norway remain in NATO?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

C>C Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

C>C Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Norwegian flag?

C>C Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

C>C Personal answerYes, but with public subsidy

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

C>C Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Foreign Policy › Israel

Should Norway continue to support Israel?

C>C Personal answerNo, we should be less involved

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

C>C Personal answerYes, but younger voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Social › Euthanasia

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

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)?

C>C Personal answerYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

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?

C>C Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

C>C Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Social › Niqāb

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

C>C Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Social › Gender Transition

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but with parental permission

the Environment › Fracking

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Norway increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

C>C Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

C>C Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

C>C Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Norway increase or decrease military spending?

C>C Personal answerDecrease

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

C>C Personal answerYes, and increase taxes

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Norway assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

C>C Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tariffs

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

C>C Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

C>C Personal answerYes, and increase the amount

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

C>C Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

C>C Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

C>C Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

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?

C>C Personal answerYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

C>C Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

C>C Personal answerNo, it will increase our crime rates if we do so

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Norway raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

C>C Personal answerRaise

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

C>C Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Norway transition to a four-day workweek?

C>C Personal answerNo, but replace Saturday with Wednesday as a "Weekend Day"

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

C>C Personal answerYes, but we shouldn't force it upon them.

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

C>C Personal answerNo, their income is none of our business

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

C>C Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

C>C Personal answerRegardless, it is at the discretion of the executives of the platform

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

C>C Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only if they are non-profit

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

C>C Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

the Economy › Welfare

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

C>C Personal answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

C>C Personal answerNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only for cryptocurrencies that hold stable value without price fluctuation

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

C>C Personal answerYes, businesses have the right to refuse service for any reason.

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?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

C>C Personal answerNo, not until we decrease our national debt

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

the Economy › State Ownership

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

C>C Personal answerNo, this impedes technological progress due to competition being stifled

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Topics

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should immigrants be required to learn the Norwegian language?

What is your stance on abortion?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

Should Norway raise taxes on the rich?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should Norway remain in NATO?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Norwegian flag?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should Norway continue to support Israel?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

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)?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

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

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

Should Norway increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should Norway increase or decrease military spending?

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

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

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

Should Norway assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Should Norway raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Should Norway transition to a four-day workweek?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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

Do you support charter schools?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

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?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

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