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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Canadian voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, reform zoning laws to increase housing supply instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government


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Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and more services should be privatized

Healthcare  ›  Prescription Drugs

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

FE>FE  ChatGPTTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, studies show that rent control does not lower rent

Healthcare  ›  Dental Coverage

Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, assuming checks and balances are in place

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, accept anyone who's not a violent criminal

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

FE>FE  ChatGPTMore, and end government subsidies

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

FE>FE  ChatGPTRegardless, privatize education and let the free market determine the tuition rates

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

FE>FE  ChatGPTLower

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

FE>FE  ChatGPTRegardless, healthcare should be privatized

the Environment  ›  Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Education  ›  Student Loan Debt

Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, but increase background checks and screening of all immigrants

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should Canada increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

FE>FE  ChatGPTIncrease

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, for most but not all drugs

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, but legalize drugs

Domestic Policy  ›  Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, aboriginals should not receive any more funds until their accounting is reviewed by independent auditors

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but scale back our current involvement

Housing  ›  Non-Resident Real Tax

Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Foreign Owned Homes

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners currently residing in Canada have the right to vote?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

FE>FE  ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, Ukraine should rely on their own resources to defend themselves

the Economy  ›  Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accounts

Governance  ›  Ban DEI Hiring Quotas

Should the government ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring quotas in the public service?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, government hiring must be based strictly on merit and qualifications, not identity politics.

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration  ›  Temporary Foreign Workers

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

FE>FE  ChatGPTIncrease

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Housing  ›  Home Buyer Incentives

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, as long as they are not hurting anyone, private citizens should be free to use AI any way they want

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

FE>FE  ChatGPTHurt

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

FE>FE  ChatGPTMore, current benefits should be capped

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Domestic Policy  ›  Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Prime Minister Term Limits

Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, and limited to two terms

the Environment  ›  Local Environmental Guidelines

Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, come up with local solutions that work for each community

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, it would make high quality care instant and affordable for everyone

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

FE>FE  ChatGPTDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

the Environment  ›  Keystone Pipeline

Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, the pipeline is necessary for the economic future of Canada

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, it is not the government’s job to determine what is healthy

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, funding should come from their members

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but only if it is a private company

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

FE>FE  ChatGPTThe government should not be involved in education

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Canada increase or decrease military spending?

FE>FE  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Foreign Policy  ›  Bill C-51

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, it has shown to be ineffective

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, we should decriminalize most drugs

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, companies must be free to adjust product sizes to manage their own rising costs

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Transportation  ›  Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, not all, just focus on infrastructure that is easy and cost-effective to replace

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate the EPA

Governance  ›  MP Recall Elections

Should citizens have the legal power to recall their Member of Parliament before the next election?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, recall campaigns are astronomically expensive and let angry fringe minorities paralyze democracy

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

the Economy  ›  Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, income splitting provides tax fairness

Infrastructure  ›  LNG Export Expansion

Should Canada fast-track the construction of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminals to export energy to allies?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, create jobs and generate billions in tax revenue.

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, not until Palestinians demonstrate their willingness for peaceful coexistence

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Birthright Citizenship

Should children born in this country to foreign parents automatically be granted citizenship?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, anyone born on our soil is a citizen, regardless of parental status.

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Employment Insurance

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and the government should not be involved in employment insurance for any industry

National Security  ›  Ballistic Missile Defence

Should Canada join the United States’ ballistic missile defense system?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, as hostile missile technology advances, we cannot rely solely on the U.S. to protect Canadian cities

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

FE>FE  ChatGPTElect, Senators that are elected are less prone to corruption

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mandatory Voting

Should every eligible citizen be legally required to vote in national elections?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, the right to vote includes the right to abstain.

Education  ›  Campus Free Speech

Should the government withhold funding from universities that fail to protect controversial free speech on campus?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, universities are marketplaces of ideas where protecting offensive speech is essential to intellectual rigor

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, and our entire education system should be privatized

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, diesel vehicles are already heavily regulated

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, the government has no right to monitor private transactions

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and the government should not interfere with the private sector

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

Technology  ›  Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, and the government has no right to interfere with private intellectual property

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Canada renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, altering the terms of debt obligations is economic suicide and should never be considered

Domestic Policy  ›  Copyright

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?

FE>FE  ChatGPTYes, locks are critical to protecting artist's revenues

Technology  ›  Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

FE>FE  ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with an agreement between two private parties