Do you think Americans have a say in FAFE or is it just corp. money that does?
FAFE= Free And Fair Elections Just to add to the question: "If money influences then how?" and "If Americans influence then how?"
Would you or did you support a bill to raise teachers minimum salary?
There was been a bill in 2015 that, if passed, would raise minimum salary for all "instructional personnel" to 50k which can help both students, schools, and teachers in a number of ways.
How can you as a former lobbyist help make elections fair and free?
As a former lobbyist who paid politicians to do what you want it seems hard to believe we live in a democracy when the dollar is more valuable than the human voice. And no, money is not free speech.
Would you support legislation banning circumcision when not medically necessary?
FGM has been illegal in the U.S. since 1996. Circumcision is an unnecessary surgery performed primarily for reasons of custom on unconsenting minors. Shouldn't boys have the same rights as girls?
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Would you vote for tax credits for companies that hire recent college graduates?
It does decrease needed government revenue, but it would increase private sector interest in creating good high jobs for those newly out of school.
How will you reduce the US military budget to foster peace, economic well-being?
We spend a huge % of the US budget on military and war-related costs; instead, we should spend lots of this on peace-building, renewable energy, infrastructure, universal healthcare & education, etc.
What will you do to help those with mental illness and/or disabilities?
Mental illness and disabilities are a very real and, seemingly, a growing problem in our country, due to inadequate nutrition, pollution, and child neglect (by parents, teachers, and doctors).
How would you justify and provide factual support for the actions of congress?
We need to ensure that our elected officials have a sound basis for their decisions, and voters need to understand why congress does things to make the best decisions at the polls.
Will you move to Impeach Bush, Cheney, et alia?
They violated their Oath to uphold the Constitution which, in itself, is an impeachable offense plus 34 others! Prove that NO ONE is above the Law of the Land.
Would you limit power of House and Senate leadership to prevent votes on bills?
I also think a review of the Rules of both the House and Senate should be done with the same goal in mind.
Do you agree all veterans should be able to go to Civilian Hospitals/clinics for their care?
Eliminating these hospitals, etc. would save billions of dollars. Civilian doctors save lives and you can get appointments before you die. The VA almost killed my husband.
If you oppose abortion, how will you support child's health AFTER they're born?
Examples: Paid parental leave. Programs like welfare that support poor parents who can't afford a child and seek abortions. Health care as a human right. Improving education for poorer communities.
What is your stance on the Apple vs FBI debate?
Over the years we’ve seen a number of bills attempting to weaken our right privacy and ability to govern our own data. Given the recent events as a basis for comment on the use for strong encryption;
Does Israel's use of arms to kill civilians violate the Leahy Law?
Some members of Congress have recently sent a letter on this issue to the Justice Department. Do you support this investigation?
Would you support limiting foreign aid in order to help reduce national debt?
We can't keep giving away money without anything to show in return. Limiting foreign aid to only non-military humanitarian causes as a part of a coalition, is one way to literally stop the bleeding.
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Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
Are you a progressive politician? Why or why not?
Progressives are people who believe that the problems society faces (poverty, violence, greed, racism, and class welfare) could best be addressed by the government's active role on helping its people.
Aren't guns and economic freedoms civil rights?
Yet the GOVERNMENT has been trying to take away both. "Did the founders concieve of a govt where some are taxed half of what they earn?"-Ron Paul of Texas.
How will you simulate the economy, so the citizen can reach a level of vitality?
The poor can't find the ends, much less where they should meet, & the receding middle class is only sustaining and is not reaching a place of vitality as they once did. How can you bolster their cause
Would you support mandatory polygraph examinations for all members of congress?
Every public official should be given regular polygraph examinations to determine if they're lying, taking bribes or owned by the corrupt rich.
Do you feel the encroachment of sea water from rising sea levels due to climate
change is a danger to our fresh water wells and aquifers?
Will you advocate for national compliance with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA)?
Florida and many other states do not mandate use of voting machines that allow voters who are print-impaired to vote on the same certified equipment as the general population.
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