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Independent Democratic Union platform and policies

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

Topics

Healthcare  ›  Contraception

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

IDU>IDU  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman


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Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTMore

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Chile raise taxes on the rich?

IDU>IDU  Public statementsNo

Social  ›  Animal Rights

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, these ceremonies are an integral part of our cultural tradition and tourism

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Chile maintain a presence at the United Nations?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

IDU>IDU  Public statementsNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are repeated offenders

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, and more police should be added to high crime areas

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Chile increase or decrease military spending?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

IDU>IDU  Public statementsYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

IDU>IDU  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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, and reduce their salaries and retirement benefits

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTLower

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

IDU>IDU  Public statementsHurt

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should Chile continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTDecrease

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

IDU>IDU  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTMore, current benefits should be capped

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Chilean farmers?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Chile increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

IDU>IDU  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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Chilean flag?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Chile transition to a four-day workweek?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

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)?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Chile provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

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)?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but only for cryptocurrencies that hold stable value without price fluctuation

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

IDU>IDU  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?

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

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTIsrael

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes