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38

Hillary has endorsed a 25% retail sales tax on guns. Will you oppose this tax?

Hillary Clinton is on record endorsing a new national 25% sales tax on guns. New gun and bullet taxes have been imposed in IL, Seattle, and are a threat to the Second Amendment rights of Americans.
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Submitted by: ATR from DC
April 22, 2016, 4:59 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
41
Submitted by: Ice queen from NY
April 21, 2016, 9:07 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
58

Protecting Our Police

Do you think our country's LEOs are being demonized by President Obama and others elected officials?

Submitted by: Ashley I. from FL
April 18, 2016, 4:07 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
37

Is American Democracy a failed experiment?

Considering the endemic corruption in government, and lack of response to government to the will of the people,
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Submitted by: jaricfontaine from ME
April 22, 2016, 10:35 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
38

Can you define the term "General Welfare" and explain the current low standards?

The General Welfare of a nation is defined by the lowest standard of living accepted by governmental ability to fund and provide for the betterment of health and opportunity for growth and prosperity.
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Submitted by: Staci English from IL
April 22, 2016, 6:47 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
54

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?

Submitted by: ceoholla from GA
April 21, 2016, 10:11 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
40

Do you support Rep. Conyer's HR 40 to explore reparations for African Americans?

A commission to quantify the economic impacts of anti-black policies implemented by the US government throughout our history is a key step on the long path to dismantling systemic white supremacy.
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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 23, 2016, 10:52 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
40

Why don't we use Selective Service Registration as a way to register voters?

All 18 year old men receive this Federal ID and with recent legislation, we may soon see women doing so as well. Even if that does not happen the mechanism to create these cards for women is in place.

Submitted by: Ray M. from FL
April 22, 2016, 4:29 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
24

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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Submitted by: NDBH
April 25, 2016, 12:29 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
24

Will you work to preserve citizens' fundamental right to self-defense?

The right for a person and their family to be safe is undeniable and the root from which nearly all other rights originate for if not safe, then what's the point of having an organized society?

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:01 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
21

Do you understand the difference between positive and negative rights?

People use the term "rights" very loosely. Do you believe people have positive rights, those that require another person to provide a good or service for them?

Submitted by: MikeDavidVaughn from AR
April 22, 2016, 10:10 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
29

If Americans are allowed to sue gun suppliers, can Libyan/Syrian refugees?

Why are gun manufacturers in the US liable for instances of gun crime, but not members of the US government who have knowingly supplied weapons for the purpose of conflict they have little control of?

Submitted by: Ashley P. from CO
April 22, 2016, 4:29 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
32

Do you think Republicans will be willing to work with Hillary Clinton?

Given how every "victory" in the primary for Clinton is riddled with the appearance of corruption and voter suppression, do you think the Republicans will try to impeach her or work with her?

Submitted by: A. Lyda from NC
April 21, 2016, 7:08 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
27

Would you sponsor legislation that makes any violent crime against a child under the age of 17 a Federal offense w/ min 30yr sentence?

Violent crimes against children are at epidemic levels. Would you sponsor legislation that makes any violent crime against a child under the age of 17 a Federal offense w/ min 30yr sentence?

Submitted by: CathyC from IN
April 22, 2016, 1:19 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
24

What is your view re: the 9th & 10th Amendments?

The gov't does not grant rights - we possess them by default. The Framers added the 9th\10th Amdmts. to reiterate that we inherently hold all freedoms & relinquish only that which is necessary.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:38 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
22

When, if ever, does a fetus acquire the right to live?

Humanity believes in the preservation of life. Therefore it seems sensible that once a fetus becomes viable outside the womb, it's right to live supersedes the woman's right to choose.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 7:25 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
18

Would you support or oppose action to criminalize slaughtering animals for food?

Animals killed for food, particularly pigs, are incredibly intelligent and aware of what is happening to them. We should not be able to take away the lives of others for personal gain.
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Submitted by: Lena from IL
April 22, 2016, 11:13 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
17

Should merit take a back seat to balancing representation number?

America has long held that one's merit is the most important factor leading to a good life and success. The current quest for equal representation undermines this incredibly important tenet.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 5:46 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
2

Would you end 'qualified immunities' that insulate police from accountability?

Those demanding smaller government always support increased police powers - search, seizure, profiling, jailing, surveillance, attacks on speech, use of force - which IS Big Government, by definition.

Submitted by: scottie_b2Rad from MO
April 25, 2016, 2:38 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
14

Should the people be empowered to repel tyranny with force?

The Framers felt an armed populous was the last resort by which to repel an over-zealous gov't. As the police becomes more militarized, what are citizens to do when Orwell strikes if no guns exist?

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:52 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
10

Public Defenders should not just be for immigrants, we don't have enough

will you help ensure that there are enough public defenders with adequate training and resources to work on a case and not 1,000 customers a month to inadequately prepared attorneys with no resources.

Submitted by: Go_Bernie_Sanders from KY
April 25, 2016, 11:32 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights

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