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Introduction[?]Introduce yourself to the voters. Give an overview of your philosophy.
I'm interested in all of the Issues listed but I've decided to comment on Issues that have fired me up recently.  I'll add more as my focus changes.
Abortion[?]What is your stand on abortion?
I wish activists on either side of this debate would spend more time thinking about how they can assist the women that are contemplating abortion rather than repeating their own stance on why they are "for" or "against" abortion. 
Personally, I believe abortion ends a child's life. 
Economy[?]How would you address current and future economic issues?
I have not decided my position on this issue.
Education[?]What are your views on the Education system?
I have not decided my position on this issue.
Energy Policy[?]How would you address the energy needs of the country?
It's great to see our country shifting our focus to renewable energy sources.  We need to step-up this effort, as our current primary fuel sources are not only harmful to the environment, but access to these fuels are rapidly decreasing.
Environment[?]How would you balance the needs of the environment with the needs of the economy?
I have not decided my position on this issue.
Foreign Policy[?]What should the United States' role be in the global community?
I have not decided my position on this issue.
Gay Marriage[?]What are your views on the rights of committed gay couples?
I have not decided my position on this issue.
Health Care[?]How would you address the current health care situation?
Today, I consider health care a business.  With the laws of supply and demand and the competition that is inherent in a free market dictating the price I pay for medical services and/or insurance, health care in America is more like the stock market than a provider of medical services.  Consider the total dollars spent by insurance companies in advertising to get you to choose their company, operating expenses for their corporations, efforts to hold you and your doctors to their individual company rules, resources to negotiate the lowest rates with hospitals and doctors, lawyers to review company policies and ever-changing laws governing insurance company and patient rights.  What if all of that money could be used to treat, investigate or even train someone to learn more about how to effectively treat disease or even develop technology to detect medical issues in earlier stages rather than to sustain a corporation trying to make a profit from your health?

I believe we need to remove the profitability factor from health care.  I believe we need to spend time researching a new solution for the current health care structure.
Immigration[?]How would you balance immigration and the needs of the workforce?
In reality, most of us are immigrants or descendants of immigrants.  I welcome anyone in the world to America....anyone willing to abide by the laws and customs of our federal and state governments.  Americans pay federal, state and local taxes, we speak English, we identify our unique selves with social security numbers and we obey the law or pay the consequences.  In return for abiding by these laws that govern our country, we enjoy benefits such as public education for our children, an extensive network of roadways, bridges and ferries, limited financial and medical assistance, police services and protection, firehouse services, and even have access to libraries free of charge.  If you are not an American citizen paying federal, state and local taxes, you have not paid for your right to access to these services. 
In short, I believe most anyone is welcome to become an American citizen and abide by our laws.  However, Americans cannot afford to support people not willing to contribute the support of our country.
Iraq[?]What is your policy regarding the current War in Iraq?
I have not decided my position on this issue.
National Security[?]How would you protect the country?
I have not decided my position on this issue.
Tax Policy[?]What are your views on taxation?
Before we increase or decrease taxes, we need to review whether the taxes currently paid are used efficiently.  The use of every tax dollar should be scrutinized and monitored in the future for potential misuse.  After this assessment, if additional taxes are required to support the services requested by American citizens, then we should consider if the services are worthy of additional taxes. 
Social Security[?]How should Social Security operate in the future?
I have not decided my position on this issue.
Other Issues[?]Do you have a position on issues not listed above?
I have not decided my position on this issue.
Administration of justice[?]Includes:
  • Federal law enforcement activities
  • Federal litigative and judicial activities
  • Correctional activities
  • Criminal justice assistance
Agriculture[?]Includes:
  • Farm income stabilization
  • Agricultural research and services
Commerce and housing credit[?]Includes:
  • Mortgage credit
  • Payments to the Postal Service fund
  • Deposit insurance
  • Other advancement of commerce
Community and regional development[?]Includes:
  • Community development
  • Area and regional development
  • Disaster relief and insurance
Education, training, employment, & social services[?]Includes:
  • Elementary, secondary, and vocational education
  • Higher education
  • Research and general education aids
  • Training and employment
  • Labor law, statistics, and other administration
  • Social services
Energy[?]Includes:
  • Energy supply
  • Energy conservation and preparedness
  • Energy information, policy, and regulation
General government[?]Includes:
  • Legislative functions
  • Executive direction and management
  • Central fiscal operations
  • General property and records management
  • Central personnel management
  • General purpose fiscal assistance
General science, space, and technology[?]Includes:
  • National Science Foundation programs
  • Department of Energy science programs
  • Space flight, research, and supporting activities
Health[?]Includes:
  • Health care services
  • Health research and training
  • Consumer and occupational health and safety
  • Biodefense
Income security[?]Includes:
  • General retirement and disability insurance
  • Federal employee retirement and disability
  • Unemployment compensation
  • Housing assistance
  • Food and nutrition assistance
  • Other income assistance
International affairs[?]Includes:
  • International development & humanitarian assistance
  • International security assistance
  • Conduct of foreign affairs
  • Foreign information and exchange
  • International financial programs
Natural resources and environment[?]Includes:
  • Water resources
  • Conservation and land management
  • Recreational resources
  • Pollution control and abatement
  • Other natural resources
National defense[?]Includes:
  • Department of Defense—Military
  • Atomic energy defense activities
Transportation[?]Includes:
  • Ground transportation
  • Air transportation
  • Water transportation
  • Other transportation
Veterans benefits and services[?]Includes:
  • Veterans education, training, and rehabilitation
  • Hospital and medical care for veterans
  • Veterans housing
  • Other veterans benefits and services
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