Patricia Pustell's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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New Hampshire State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test
| Pro-choice | a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
| Yes | b) Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape? | ||
| No | c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions? | ||
| Roe vs Wade must be protected ! | |||
1) Budget Stabilization:Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing New Hampshire's budget.
| No | a) Do you support the creation of a state income tax in New Hampshire? | ||
| No | b) Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions? | ||
| No | c) Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees? | ||
| No | d) Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients? | ||
| Much conversation to take place on this issue. I?m interested in discussion and compromise for everyone. We must protect the working family . | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting? | ||
| No | d) Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support imposing penalties on state legislators who fail to attend legislative sessions? | ||
| Getting elected to the legislature is now a job when you are elected. As in any job you have to allow for personal situations. You are committed to showing up and a commitment is a commitment. Common Sense prevails! You must be accountable for your behavior. Sickness family issues are unexpected and somewhat excusable. A vacation in the middle of session is not an excuse. | |||
| No | a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes? | ||
| Yes | c) Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult? | ||
| No | d) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police? | ||
| The child as an adult needs much attention! Police local and state have a job to do. Call for Federal help if there is a problem. Federal agents are trained and have expertise. Do the job your trained and hired to do. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| No | b) Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| No | c) Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits? | ||
| No | e) Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of New Hampshire? | ||
| Access to unemployment benefits needs to be visited discussions are a must here but we must help the working family. Key word. Working family . | |||
| No | a) Do you support adopting federal education standards in New Hampshire? | ||
| No | b) Do you support state funding for charter schools? | ||
| Yes | c) Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from New Hampshire high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities? | ||
| Question 1 is too vague . What is this question ! | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives? | ||
| Climate Chane is real and must be addressed! We don?t get second chances on the damage done over not facing this problem. The clock is running. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation? | ||
| Yes | b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows? | ||
| No | c) Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom? | ||
| Yes | d) Should a license be required for gun ownership? | ||
| Your parents teach you to drive to hunt and to fish. You have to have a license to fish and hunt. You should have a license to own a gun and a professional test administered by a professional to operate a gun. You have that standard to drive a car or operate an airplane. Deaths by automobiles, airplane and guns are real. Education is helpful in preventing accidents and harm to others It?s called Safety! | |||
| Yes | a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support Medicaid expansion through New Hampshire's health care programs? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia? | ||
| No | e) Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations? | ||
| Vaccinations are so important in our society. A parent is the primary care giver. A very hard discussion has to be had here because vaccines have eradicated terrible diseases in the world. I am not a supporter of no vaccinations but I can see administration of vaccines on a more timely basis. This could help infants or children to cope with side effects. I also think this is about contagious air borne diseases. | |||
| No | a) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in New Hampshire's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| No | b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in New Hampshire's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support greater efforts by New Hampshire state government in closing the pay gap between men and women? | ||
| Same pay for all jobs. If your qualified and can perform a job it is equal pay , equal compensation. | |||
| Efucation, Healthcare, jobs and environment! These are my concerns and the citizens of New Hampshire?s concerns. We have to have a budget that makes this all work . I do not have a cut and dry solution but I?m willing to come with an open mind and work ethic to listen. I think listening is the key solution. Too many people come with their single minded agenda and only that will work. I am open to figuring out priorities and then solutions. What is important in this election is finding the people who will work for the people. |
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