Dem+v+Rep+2008

1. Pro-choice/Pro-Life

Ending a pregnancy should be illegal and restricted by government

Ending a pregnancy is a woman’s right and should be legal 2. Flag Burning

Flag burning is political speech and is protected by the Constitution

Protect the flag from burning by a constitutional amendment 3. Gun Control Oppose/Gun control is unconstitutional

Favor/Gun control is needed

4. Natural Environment Strong regulations are needed to protect the environment

Strong environmental laws harm the economy

5. Race Relations People and businesses can be trusted not to discriminate

Strong anti-discrimination laws are needed

6. Minimum Wage Oppose/Do not raise the minimum wage because it hurts businesses

Favor/Increase the minimum wage to help workers

7. Healthcare Private insurers are preferable to government mandates

Government should require universal access to healthcare

8.Taxes

Increase taxes on the wealthy to pay for public programs

Cutting taxes for everyone helps the economy 9. Military

Cut military spending; expand veteran’s benefits; act in concert with other nations and/or with support from NATO and the UN

Increase military spending; don’t be constrained by other nations or by NATO and the U 10. Death Penalty Favor/The death penalty is necessary and effective

Oppose/It is not a deterrent and innocent people are in jeopardy

11. Gay Rights

Oppose/Marriage is a sacred trust between a man and woman

Favor/Gays rights and marriage are civil rights 12. Prayer in School Favor/It is a religious right and our Judeo-Christian heritage

Oppose/Violation of the separation between church and state