Recent Debate

Here are some recent comments people have made as a reason to vote for or against a statement. You can make comments on any question after you have voted by clicking on the question itself. You can view comments on any question prior to voting by clicking on the question itself.

Tax - NZ should increase the income levels at which higher tax rates apply I partially agree because: I agree because of inflation. The purchasing power of money tends to decrease. (January 8)		Disagree		Agree
Tax - NZ should give tax cuts to lower incomes. I partially disagree because: A tax free thresh hold we be better. Say the first $5000 of income is tax free. (January 8)		Disagree		Agree
Tax - Tax cuts are better than reducing NZ foreign debt or investing more in health or education. I strongly disagree because: Our country needs a good health system. Some managers of in the DHB do a good job. Health is more than frontline services. We need money spent in the Mental Health field because some of the NGO's help keep people well. (January 8)		Disagree		Agree
Tax - We should remove GST on fresh fruit and vegetables I partially agree because: May be produce wilol be kept cheaper for a longer period if it doesn't attract GST. (January 8)		Disagree		Agree
Tax - We should remove GST on food I partially agree because: Just fresh fruit and vegetables. I could cause more competition in the market there for prices could lower when the produce is in season. (January 8)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - There is life after death as reincarnation I strongly disagree because: I personally think that this is impossible, unless you are talking about the possibility of some of your atoms eventually being a part of another living organism. (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - Living people can talk to the dead I strongly disagree because: Hmm. In my opinion dead people are dead, aka they do not 'talk' so its impossible to communicate with them. (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - There is life after death, in heaven I strongly disagree because: Life as in your cells perhaps will form again as another lifeform, but it would not be you and you would not be in heaven. So, NO (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - Schools should be able to ban religious or cultural clothing or headgear to create uniformity I strongly agree because: I guess at the end of the day, its a uniform and the point of the uniform is that all children look the same. Plus perhaps I wanted to wear a spaghetti strainer on my head in honour of the Flying Spaaghetti Monster, whose to say where the line is drawn? Better to make it clear.. (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - Children should wear any religious garment or head gear their parents require of them at schools. I am neutral because: Only if the child wishes to wear it, perhaps they do not wish to? Also should be limited, the child should still be able to be recognised as part of the school by its uniform. (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - "Jedi" should be collated as a valid answer for the religion question on the next NZ Census I strongly agree because: Add in pastafarian too:) Who says what can or can't be constitued as a justifiable belief? (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - People should be free to practise any religion they choose I strongly agree because: No one can take away the right to choose your beliefs. Sure I may not agree with you, but that doesnt matter. As long as your belief follows to law (no murders people) you have every right to believe in what you want. (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - There is no God nor divinity I strongly agree because: No evidence to suggest it is, so why bother? Sure my life is meaningless, doesn't mean I cant enjoy it, it also doesnt mean my life has no value. In a way, you make your own purpose in life. My purpose is to lead a long happy life, and I am content with that. I dont need there to be some *bigger meaning* to be happy. (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - Hell exists as defined in the Bible I strongly disagree because: Hell is no more real than heaven. Its simply a way to control people *by fear* into devoting their lives to the certain religion. Why live in fear? Just live a good life. (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - References to Jesus or any specific religion should be removed from procedures of parliament and legislature I strongly agree because: Because its not fair to all of us that simply dont believe. Cmon guys, beliefs are personal and should be kept out of politics. (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - A God exists I strongly disagree because: The idea of a god is ridiculous if looked at without any prior knowledge. Why then should it be considered plausibile? (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Religion - The National Anthem should be rewritten to remove references to God. I strongly agree because: Non-religious people feel as if god, the exsistence of god, and the belief in god is being forced upon them by references to god being in the National Anthem. They are being forced to acknowledge and support something they do not believe in, its exactly the same as a buddist being forced to pray to christ, it is not fair or respectful. Without the references to god people can still acknowledge the exsistence of any god they choose. If we continue to include these references we will continue to ostracize and disrespect the beliefs of the non-religious (December 17)		Disagree		Agree
Welfare and Unemployment - Military service should be compulsory for those on unemployment benefits longer than 6 months. I strongly agree because: They should do something, or otherwise they are getting paid to do nothing, and what better way to do it than helping out our country (December 10)		Disagree		Agree
Health - Physiotherapy should not be free for non New Zealanders I strongly agree because: I don't want to pay for a non New Zealander, if I go to their country do they pay for me (December 10)		Disagree		Agree
Immigration - NZ needs targeted immigration as we will soon have many retirees and not enough workers. I partially disagree because: To many outsiders will ruin New Zealand (December 10)		Disagree		Agree

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