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Economic Progressivism

You believe in promoting social equality through progressive taxation, social safety nets, and government regulation of businesses.

Economic progressivism is a political ideology that advocates for economic reforms that promote social justice and equality. This ideology is rooted in the belief that the government should play a significant role in mitigating economic disparities and ensuring fair distribution of wealth. Economic progressives argue for policies such as progressive taxation, where the rich are taxed more heavily than the poor, and social safety nets, such as welfare programs and unemployment benefits, to protect the most vulnerable members of society.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

Is it the government's role to regulate businesses to protect the environment, even if it means lower profits for those businesses?

 @9HC43TVanswered…9mos9MO

Government should make policies to protect the environment

 @9H9KYJYanswered…10mos10MO

Yes, a business which is unsustainable is unprofitable and shouldn't exist

 @9HBZD49answered…9mos9MO

Depends how much profit we mean. If large companies and corporations lose out on exploiting customers excessively, so be it. But if small businesses suffer, not fair. The environment is an incredibly important issue but I worry that it has become a political rather than a logical, scientific topic.

 @9H7ZFHSanswered…10mos10MO

Absolutely. One business is not more important than the future of this planet.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How does the idea of equal access to healthcare for all make you feel about the society you live in?

 @9KFNGDNanswered…6mos6MO

Well I think there should be equal access to healthcare for MOST people as the rich could afford to pay something.

 @9KFMZPCanswered…6mos6MO

I think that everyone should get the chance to have the same healthcare but if someone is in need of immediate and extra help and cannot get it on the NHS, then they should be able to pay for private healthcare.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

Do you think having free college education for everyone is worth higher taxes?

 @9H7K44Tanswered…10mos10MO

Yes. Charging acts as a barrier and embeds privilege.

 @9H7JXCMLiberal Democratanswered…10mos10MO

Yes. Intelligence and talent are not confined to those who can afford higher education. My not funding free college education think of the wasted talent of a country and the inefficiency of that when we are in a global world with a competition for innovation and development.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

If your access to better schools depended on your parents' income, how might your view of 'equality of opportunity' change?

 @9HLFNNVanswered…9mos9MO

This should never be an issue. There should be no private schools and access to education should be equitable for everyone.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

Imagine if every job, from janitor to CEO, came with the same benefits package - how do you think that would impact society?

 @9HLG4CHanswered…9mos9MO

This would positively impact society as we would have equal rights to healthcare and bigger corporations would not get larger benefits than those who cannot get a better job than where they are now.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

Can true meritocracy exist in a society where the wealth gap continues to grow?

 @9H7H8KGanswered…10mos10MO

Sort of, but there's gender bias from hundreds of years of historical gender wealth gap

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

Do you believe that everyone, regardless of their job, deserves to have a secure retirement?

 @9H5PFG6Conservativeanswered…10mos10MO

It would depend on how much they have contributed to taxes paid, and how long they worked for.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How would you feel about a society that offers free public college to all, but you had to contribute an extra year of public service?

 @9HPHM43answered…9mos9MO

I think that would benefit society and help people understand hard work

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

If you created a successful business, would you be open to regulations ensuring your workers' wellbeing even if it reduced your profits?

 @9HLDZYXanswered…9mos9MO

No. The government should not be involved in the market.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How might your perspective on success change if everyone started with the same amount of money in life?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

If future technology could provide for all our needs, what do you think the purpose of working would be?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Would you accept trade-offs in consumer choices for the assurance of ethical labor practices and fair wages in production?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you think your own educational journey might be different if schools were funded equally across all areas?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

In a world with guaranteed housing for everyone, how would this change your view on personal property and wealth?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you think that having strong social safety nets can influence entrepreneurship and risk-taking?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How would you feel about a society where public transportation is excellent but personal vehicle taxes are higher?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you think it's fair to pay more taxes for social programs that you might not personally use?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How would free access to all levels of education affect your choice in pursuing your passions?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How important do you think it is for everyone to have the same access to education, regardless of their family's income?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How would the presence of a universal basic income change what you aspire to do with your life?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Would you be motivated to innovate if your inventions could provide societal benefits, but with limited personal financial gains due to redistributive policies?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Would it make you more or less competitive if you knew that your basic needs would always be covered by government safety nets?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

As a consumer, would you prefer products from companies that pay fair wages and higher taxes even if it meant a higher cost to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Would you accept a cap on maximum earnings if it meant everyone could enjoy a secure and prosperous life?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Would you prioritize environmental conservation over economic growth if those efforts increased the cost of everyday goods and services?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How would you feel about a policy that redistributes unused houses to the homeless, potentially changing the dynamics of real estate investment?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How does the opportunity for a guaranteed livable income influence your choices for higher education or vocational training?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

If a wealthy individual’s taxes ensured your access to a world-class education, would that change your perspective on wealth and responsibility?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How might the promise of debt-free higher education change your approach to choosing a career or pursuing your passion?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

What are your thoughts on the concept that everyone should have access to the same healthcare quality, even if it meant paying more in general taxes?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How would you feel if a portion of your future salary was guaranteed to support you during tough times, but resulted in higher taxes?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

If your success was measured by the well-being of your community rather than personal wealth, how would that shape your goals?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Would knowing that everyone has a secure retirement change the way you plan your finances for the future?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

What would fairness in accessing technology mean for students in different socio-economic backgrounds?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

If you knew your favorite products were made ethically and workers were paid fairly, would you mind paying more?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How would your future career choice be influenced by knowing that everyone has access to basic necessities?

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