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Post by GSC Admin on Jun 14, 2004 17:39:47 GMT -5
Do you disagree with Al on any issue? If so, please state it and your reasoning for opposing his view.
This should be interesting.
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Post by GSC Admin on Jun 14, 2004 17:44:37 GMT -5
From Wiki:
Abortion Gore supports a woman's right to choose Gore co-sponsored the Freedom of Choice Act Gore supports a ban on so-called partial birth abortions, with an exception for protecting the health of the mother (2000 debates)
Campaign finance reform Gore supports a ban on so-called "soft money" Gore supports discounted TV and radio time for political campaigns Gore supports increased regulation of donations by political action committees and individual contributors
Civil rights Gore supports affirmative action: "mend it, don't end it" Gore supports a ban on racial profiling Gore supports equal pay for women Gore opposes same-sex marriage, but favors civil unions Gore supports repealing portions of the USA PATRIOT Act Gore supports getting rid of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" and letting gays serve openly in the military Gore supports removing the confederate flag from federal landmarks Gore supports removing a felon's right to vote
Crime Gore supports gun control, including child safety locks background checks a minimum age of 21 zero tolerance at schools Gore supports increased sentencing for committing hate crimes Gore supports investing in police Gore believes there are disparities in the sentencing of blacks Gore believes a careful death penalty deters crimes Gore feels DNA testing should be used to make the death penalty more fair Gore feels three strikes laws should only count truly violent crimes Gore strongly supports laws against drugs
Education Gore opposes school vouchers Gore supports connecting every school to the Internet Gore thinks schools should focus on discipline, character and safety Gore supports a large federal role in education, including tax deductions Gore supports voluntary school prayer as long as teachers aren't involved
Environment Gore is an strong supporter of the theory of global warming, giving speeches on the dangers and writing the book Earth in the Balance. He supports the Kyoto Treaty. Gore supports national parks Gore opposes ANWR drilling Gore created the Global Marshall Plan to save the environment Gore supports releasing some oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve when necessary Gore supports funding for research for more fuel efficient vehicles
Immigration Gore has supported hiring more immigrants Gore says that immigration leads to "diversity and cultural tolerance"
Defense Gore supports a smaller more effective military Gore supports ratifying the Test Ban Treaty Gore supports negotiated bilateral cuts in nuclear arms
Trade Gore supports free trade and opposes protectionism Gore supports labor and environmental safeguards in trade agreements Gore supports ethanol subsidies Gore supports the farm safety net Gore supports reforming the WTO to make it more open and accountable
2003 invasion of Iraq Gore opposed the war in Iraq Gore believes the U.S. went to war on "false impressions" Gore feels President Bush abused the trust of the American people Gore believed Iraq posed no immediate threat Gore supported the removal of Saddam Hussein Gore feels the U.S. should focus on capturing Osama bin Laden instead
Social programs Gore supports a prescription drug benefit for Medicare Gore supports allowing 55-65 year olds to buy into Medicare Gore supports a lockbox for Medicare and Social Security Gore opposes the privatization of Social Security Gore supports universal healthcare system which is not run by the government Gore supports expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program Gore supports a patients' bill of rights
Taxes Gore, in general, supports raising taxes on the wealthiest 1% and cutting them for the middle class Gore supports limiting the estate tax to only the wealthiest Americans Gore supports equal tax rates for single and married persons (see marriage penalty)
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Post by GSC Admin on Jun 14, 2004 17:47:23 GMT -5
I disagree on ex felon's voting rigths. I believe once rehabilitated and released by the state, they should have the right to vote. Once they are deemed fit to be back in society, they should have that right. Just my opinion.
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