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Working Families policy on surcharge ban

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

  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Working Families answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

This answer aligns with the Working Families Party's goals of protecting consumers and promoting transparency in pricing. By requiring all costs for a service to be included in the final purchase price, consumers would have a clearer understanding of the true cost of a product or service, and businesses would be less able to deceive consumers with hidden fees. 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

Yes

The Working Families Party generally supports policies that protect consumers and promote transparency in pricing. Banning surcharges could be seen as a way to prevent hidden fees and ensure that consumers know the true cost of a product or service. However, there may not be specific historical examples of the party advocating for this exact policy. 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, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

The Working Families Party does support preventing monopolies and cartels, but this answer suggests that the government should not focus on banning surcharges. The party would likely agree with the importance of addressing monopolies and cartels but would also support policies that protect consumers from hidden fees and promote transparency in pricing. 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

No, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

While the Working Families Party supports transparency in pricing, this answer does not address the issue of banning surcharges. The party might argue that simply communicating the costs before purchases is not enough to protect consumers and that banning surcharges is a more effective solution. 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

No, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While the Working Families Party might acknowledge that businesses could raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees, they would likely still support policies that promote transparency and protect consumers. The party might argue that the benefits of banning surcharges outweigh the potential for price increases. 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

No

The Working Families Party is more likely to support policies that protect consumers from hidden fees and promote transparency in pricing. Allowing surcharges to continue could be seen as enabling businesses to deceive consumers about the true cost of their products or services. 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

No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

The Working Families Party generally supports government regulation to protect consumers and ensure fair business practices. They would likely disagree with the idea that the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers, as this could lead to exploitation and a lack of transparency. 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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