Christopher Sessions

All. While I personally oppose abortion, I firmly believe that the government should not be involved in this deeply personal decision. Government force is not the best way to prevent abortions. Instead, we should focus on education, support, and creating a society where every life is valued and supported.

Disagree

What a person puts in their body is their own business. Government overreach into personal healthcare decisions is not the answer. While seeing a doctor and voluntarily reporting reactions to chemical abortion drugs is a good practice for ensuring personal safety and improving healthcare, it should not be a state-mandated requirement. I trust individuals to make informed decisions about their own health without unnecessary government intervention.

Agree

I believe people own their bodies, and this includes making a decision on when to end their lives. 'Aid in dying' laws respect personal autonomy and the right to make deeply personal choices. However, we must ensure that we create a system where government officials are not encouraging suicide to save healthcare costs. It is crucial that these decisions are made freely and without undue influence, respecting both personal choice and ethical standards.

Strongly Agree

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Providers. No one should be forced to support organizations like Planned Parenthood through their tax dollars. These organizations should be funded by charging for services and private donations, not government funding. Taxpayer money should be used responsibly, respecting all citizens' beliefs.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are fundamental to a productive economic system. These principles drive innovation, efficiency, and prosperity. By respecting property rights and encouraging entrepreneurship, we create an environment where individuals can thrive and contribute to overall economic growth.

Employees should be free to negotiate their wages with employers. Raising the minimum wage can price teenagers and the unskilled out of jobs. Wages have been rising naturally without increasing the minimum wage, reflecting free market dynamics.

No

The government should spend taxpayer money wisely and sparingly, not based on ESG ratings. Investments should focus on efficient use of resources, not on subjective environmental and social criteria.

The government should not close churches under any circumstances. Religious freedom is a fundamental right that must be protected.

Disagree

I believe in freedom of association. Businesses should be able to deny services for any reason, including moral or religious beliefs. Individuals and businesses should have the right to operate according to their principles.

Yes

School choice should not lead to government control of private schools. Religious and private schools must be allowed to set their own standards and admit students according to their statement of faith without discrimination, even when receiving Opportunity Scholarship funds.

My stance aligns most closely with option D: Taxpayer-funded healthcare should be abolished in all forms, including Medicaid and Medicare. However, I do not support abruptly removing support from those who rely on government healthcare. I advocate for transitioning to a more free-market and charitable healthcare system while ensuring the elderly and poor receive proper care.

The government should only require vaccinations for government employees and to set standards for government schools. Private schools and employers should set their own standards without government pressure or coercion.

Neutral

The Chinese Communist Party does not pose a significant economic threat to the US, as free trade benefits both nations. However, there are serious concerns regarding cybersecurity and intellectual property. The US should take steps to address these specific threats, particularly in cybersecurity.

The US should maintain a good relationship with Israel. However, the government should not provide aid to Israel or any other country. Private citizens can support charities that aid Israel if they choose to do so.

Strongly Agree

I support funding education by allowing dollars to follow the child, giving parents the freedom to choose their child’s school—whether public, private, or homeschool. This should be done without regulations or testing requirements.

Strongly Disagree

I fully support an individual’s right to choose what they do with their body. However, taxpayer funds should not be used to pay for gender transition services. Individuals who wish to help others with their transition can do so through charities or crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe.

Agree

Generally, no healthcare diagnosis or treatment, including mental or reproductive care, should be given to a child without written consent from a parent, except in emergency situations risking immediate death. I recognize there may be cases where a judge needs to make exceptions for the child’s safety.

Neutral

Children should be protected from abuse and harmful practices. Permanent bodily changes should wait until adulthood. Regarding gender ideology, school choice is crucial so parents can send their children to institutions that align with their values.

Strongly Disagree

Adults should be free to marry whom they choose and how many people they want. Employers can choose to cover multiple spouses if they wish. The best solution is to get government out of marriage altogether. People can enter into contracts to define their relationships, including handling children and property.

I am agnostic, I focus on personal experience and understanding rather than specific doctrines.

Agree

Racism, while harmful to individuals and society, does not pose a significant threat to domestic security as a whole.

Neutral

While most institutions in America operate without regard to race, issues like the war on drugs and failing schools disproportionately affect minorities. These issues highlight areas where reform is needed.

Neutral

Women with male genitalia should not serve in women’s prisons but need protection and should not be in male general population. In sports, biological males should not participate in women’s events, but it should be up to sports organizations, not the government. For other spaces, organizations, not the government, should decide how to handle trans women.

My views mostly align with C: Stricter environmental laws can undermine U.S. energy independence and deter reliable electricity development. I also support strong property rights; if pollution affects property, energy companies should compensate. Additionally, nuclear energy should be encouraged as a clean and reliable source.

The general purpose of government is to protect individuals and their property. If you are not harming others, stealing, damaging property, or committing fraud, you should be left alone to live your life.

No

No

Choose not to answer

I am neither a liberal nor a conservative; I’m a Libertarian. I believe in having all your freedoms, all of the time.

Disagree

I support not enforcing victimless crimes. If this results in reduced policing costs, the savings should be returned to taxpayers. However, funds should not be cut if it compromises community safety.

People should be allowed to own the firearm they believe is best for protecting themselves and their family. I do not support firearm type restrictions. Only minors and criminals who have not completed their sentence, parole, or probation should have their Second Amendment rights restricted.