KingCountyRepublican
Cougars fan for life
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« on: March 06, 2015, 12:27:51 AM » |
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Social Policy: Abortion: Pro choice in the first two trimesters, pro life after. Same Sex Marriage: Nationwide legalization. Drugs: Legalize marijuana now. Stem Cell Research: The benefits far outweigh any potential costs. Death Penalty: Nationwide ban. Gun control: Law-abiding, responsible citizens do not and should not need to ask anyone's permission or approval to engage in a peaceful activity. Gun ownership, by itself, harms no other person and cannot morally justify criminal penalties. Affirmative Action: Get rid of it, it is a form of reverse racism and is outdated in itself, candidates should be selected based on qualifications, not race. Rewrite certain parts of Title IX. Prostitution: Legalize/regulate. . Euthanasia: Legalize for those in extreme pain.
Economic Issues: Minimum Wage: A small hike to around $8.50 per hour. Welfare: Expand EITC, no to drug testing recipients and limit to a max of 5 years. Right-to-Work: Completely opposed. Taxation: Slightly lowered taxes, with a top rate of 35-37%. Healthcare: Tax credits and vouchers, expand free clinic programs. Social Security: Allow private investment. Trade: Free Trade, 'nuff said. Education: Abolish the Department of Education, let the states and local boards decide what to do with education. Balanced Budget Amendment: YES!
Foreign Policy and National Security Afghanistan: Finishing withdrawing troops. Iraq: See above. Iran: Pressure the new government to accept UN inspectors. Syria: Stay out of the conflict entirely. Cuba: Normalize relations if fair elections are held. Military Spending: Cut back on procurement, look to cut waste. PATRIOT Act: Abolish it now, it is a fundamental violation of the Constitution and our Rights. NSA Spying: End spying now. Palestine: Recognize Palestine, but don't give out foreign aid. Israel: Israel is an ally, but end foreign aid, encourage them to end settlements. Immigration: Increase quotas,deploy national guard and create a pathway to citizenship for children.
Environment Climate Change: Yes, we're hastening it. Green Energy: Tes. Keystone XL Pipeline: Build it.
Electoral Reform Electoral College: The Electoral College imposes a two-party system and needs to be abolished in favor of the STV. Gerrymandering: Benefits the party in power, eliminate it. Term limits: It's called voting. Voter ID: Support in some cases, if they are easy to access. Compulsory Voting: No Voter Registration: If the person doesn't want to register, don't force them. Statehood: Allow D.C., and Puerto Rico decide if they want to become states.
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