Will you help overturn Permanent Apportionment Act of 1929 that set size at 435?
U.S. constitution Article 1 Section 2[3] set target district size at 30,000 population to 1 rep: limits gerrymandering, corporate influence, and campaign costs returning to rep democracy of people.
Would you work to enact a modernized second bill of rights?
Several key facets of society remain the subject of vitriolic debate such as privacy, abortion, guns, employment, camp. finance, etc - let's settle these once and for all at the Const. level.
Would you be willing to stop the production of all US coins below the Quarter?
In 1857 the US ended the production of the half-penny when it had more value then today's dime. Getting rid of the penny would save the US $59 million annually. Even more with the nickel and dime.
Should the 2nd Amendment be repealed?
Guns kill many thousands each year. Studies across countries and states show that they are preventable, if only we banned private ownership of guns>
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What do you attribute the economic and job growth to?Can Pres. Obama get credit?
Who gets the credit for how this country is going?
What will you do about the parents who have been deported and seperated?
My children and I represent millions of families that have been torn apart because of the deportation. What are you willing to do to help those families come together again?
Should our veterans receive free stock in companies that profit from our wars?
When our military gets deployed abroad, big American corporations make big profits. Meanwhile the people who did the actual work get broken promises from the VA while not sharing in those profits.
April 21, 2016, 11:48 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
Will you work to end America's addiction of solution by "ban"?
The American ideal states that gov't should regulate\mediate - not remove citizens' freedoms unless absolutely necessary. If something, with proper education, can be enjoyed, it must be permitted.
What do you personally believe our laws should be based upon?
Example: an existential view (religious based), a rational/logical view (may contradict constituents but it's better for them), constituents view (You always vote with your constituents regardless)
Why are we still using one of 3 teaching philosophies?
There are more than 3 learning types in the United States of America, yet we still cleave to the pre industrial notions of "fall in line, don't be different than the rest of us."
Do you have other proposals besides more tax breaks to raise real wages?
Increased tax breaks for the wealthy under the Reagan and George W. Bush administrations failed to raise real wages, which have remained stagnant under bath as well as in the Obama recovery.
"YES" on HR2666 to protect Broadband monopolies like Frontier???
While former Verizon customers throughout your district suffer service outages but still get huge bills from Frontier, how in good conscience could you support legislation like HR2666?
April 23, 2016, 7:43 p.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
Would you support community schools with wrap-around services?
You can not expect students to learn on an even playing field when they live in fear, hunger and poverty.
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How important is objectivity, and how does it relate to truth?
An abstract question but nonetheless essential to ask to all politicians. Some target the pathos/ethos of citizens while others target logos. Should logic be better emphasized?
If you want to help inner city kids, shouldn't we do away with common core?
Communities know their own needs.
When US is going to pay for all wars and deaths caused by its foreign policies?
Most wars in poor and developing countries in last 100 years were perpetrated by American politicians and wealthy, which led to deaths and injuries of millions of people around the world.
Do you support the US military invading countries that are radical like Iran
We have invaded Iraq and Afghanistan to stop terrorism and take their resources and since we have signed the Iran nuclear deal it would be best to know if we should expect to see a similar conflict
How are gun mfg's liable for non-defect related gun deaths?
Absent mfg defects and when used properly, guns are no more dangerous than, for example, cars. Therefore, gun mfg's should only be liable for deaths resulting from defects, not misuse.
Will you repeal the excess credit surcharge for public University students
The act forces public Florida universities to raise tuition 50% when a student exceeds 120 credit. This does not allow students to take more broad courses and explore different opportunitie.
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How would you go about getting the Govern to accept the government money for med
Remember the Governor turned it down and it went to other states.
ARE VOTING RIGHTS MORE IMPORTANT THAN RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL?
When corporations are allowed, in last 30 years (in NY & CA), to steal average citizens' multi billion$ projects AND NEVER GO TO TRIAL, how do you defend this systemic abuse of judicial authority?