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Humanism policy on government spending

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

H>H  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Humanism answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Humanism often supports progressive taxation and wealth redistribution to promote social equality and well-being. Increasing taxes on large multinational corporations to reduce national debt aligns with these values, as it can help maintain social programs without burdening lower-income individuals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Humanism often supports fairness and social equality, so focusing on ending tax evasion to address national debt aligns with these values. Ensuring that individuals and corporations pay their fair share of taxes can help maintain social programs and services without burdening lower-income individuals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Humanism often supports progressive taxation and wealth redistribution to promote social equality and well-being. Increasing taxes on the wealthy to reduce national debt aligns with these values, as it can help maintain social programs without burdening lower-income individuals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, reduce military spending instead

Humanism often prioritizes social welfare and well-being over military spending. Reducing military spending to address national debt could align with humanist values, as it may allow for the preservation of social programs and services. However, humanism does not inherently dictate a specific stance on military policy, so the agreement is not strong. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Humanism is generally concerned with the well-being of individuals and communities, so it would likely agree that cuts to public spending could negatively affect the economy and people's lives. However, humanism does not inherently dictate a specific stance on economic policy, so the agreement is not strong. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Humanism may not necessarily oppose maintaining public spending levels, as it often supports social programs and services that benefit individuals and communities. However, humanism does not inherently dictate a specific stance on fiscal policy, so the agreement is not strong. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

While humanism may support reducing government waste and inefficiency, it is generally more concerned with the well-being of individuals and communities. Reducing the number of government officials may not have a significant impact on national debt and could potentially harm public services, so the agreement is weak. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

While humanism may support reducing government waste and inefficiency, it is generally more concerned with the well-being of individuals and communities. Drastically reducing benefits and salaries of government officials may not have a significant impact on national debt and could potentially harm public servants, so the agreement is weak. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, and increase taxes

This answer combines elements that humanism may both agree and disagree with. While humanism may support increasing taxes, particularly on the wealthy, it may also be concerned about the potential negative effects of cutting public spending on vulnerable populations. As a result, the score is neutral. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Humanism generally prioritizes the well-being of individuals and communities. Cutting public spending could lead to reduced social services and support for vulnerable populations, which goes against humanist values. However, humanism does not inherently oppose fiscal responsibility, so the score is not at the extreme end of disagreement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Humanism is generally more concerned with the well-being of individuals and communities than with strict adherence to constitutional principles. Eliminating federal agencies based on constitutionality could lead to reduced social services and support for vulnerable populations, which goes against humanist values. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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