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Alcon
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« on: May 29, 2005, 05:28:52 PM »

Not bad. Some comments:

The interests of common people should always take priority over those of transnational corporations in economic globalization.

This is still too likely to result in a liberal answer.  I would personally change it to "The government should assure that the interests of humanity are put ahead of those of international corporations." It still leans liberal, but it's much less suggestive.

I am always inclined to support my country when even when it's not completely in the right.

For some reason, people are a lot less likely to agree with a question if it has "always" in it, I've observed. It makes them feel too predictable. I would remove that word. Otherwise, it's OK.

No one chooses his or her country of birth, so it's foolish to be proud of it. (this one is fine)

This question tends to result in a conservative answer, but it's good enough.

Different races are superior and inferior to others in many ways.

I don't like the wording on this. Honestly, it's too likely to make people want to avoid looking racist. I'd remove this and replace it with something entirely different.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. (this one is fine)

Good enough.

Countries should put their own interests ahead of international law.

I thought the original wording was acceptable, but this change isn't bad at all.

There is now a worrying fusion of information and entertainment. (this one is fine)

More cultural than political, but fine.

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People are ultimately divided more by class than by nationality. (this one is fine)

Usually gets a liberal answer, honestly.  I don't like it.

Controlling inflation is more important than controlling unemployment. (this one is fine)

This one is fine.

It is important to protect the environment even when this means further regulations on corporations.

I'd change the wording to "Corporations should be regulated to assure that they do not hurt the environment," but otherwise it's good.

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need" is a fundamentally good idea. (this one is fine)

Fine, indeed.

It's a sad reflection on our society that something as basic as drinking water is now a bottled, branded consumer product. (this one is fine)

Not really political, but tends to sort people into the right camp.

It is unfortunate that now land is just another commodity to be bought and sold

I like this change, because it is likely to bring out those who don't necessarily object to trading of land, but pine for a "better system."

We should try to ensure that people who contribute nothing valuable to society do not end up the wealthiest

Good.

Protectionism is sometimes necessary in trade. (this one is fine)

Fine.

Delivering a profit to its shareholders should be a company's top priority.

The previous one was too liberal, this one is too conservative. I'd suggest a chance to "A company's first priority should be delivering profit to its shareholders."

The rich are too highly taxed. (this one is fine)

One of the best, simplest questions on the test.

Those with the ability to pay should have the right to higher standards of medical care . (this one is fine)

Never liked this one. Response is too liberal. Is the government going to stop people from paying for health care of an extremely high quality, or something? I'd personally change it to "The government should provide health care services for those who have difficulties affording it."

The government should step in whenever businesses engage in misleading advertising

"Step in" is a little too slang-like for me. I'd suggest "The government should punish companies that engage in misleading advertising."

In order to be truly and geninualy free, a free market requires some restrictions

Way too liberal response on this one. I would change it to "The only truly free market is a fair market."

A free market is one of the most important things as to how free overall a nation is.

Good question, but bad phrasing. I'd change it to "A free market is an essential component of freedom in general."

As a final note, I think there are too many "cultural" questions. You may have to remove some perfectly reasonable questions, like the one about bottled watter being a poor reflection on society, and replace them with actual policy questions in order to make the test seem more down-to-earth.
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