Paul Fiorino's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Colorado Gubernatorial 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? | ||
| c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions? | |||
| Abortions that women have, to be treated is a choice for all females and the safest way. To remain legal will take a toll on the nonprofits that provide. Father's rights be considered but in the end it is up to the pregnant woman. I also would hope that other methods of contraceptive treatment taken seriously as the life that may be taken is stopped at the source. I am not for public funds but I know that empathetic people will continue to support organizations that provide the worse of health care knowingly, yet a service that is imperative. | |||
1) Budget Stabilization:Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Colorado's budget.
| No | a) Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions? | ||
| b) Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees? | |||
| No | c) Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients? | ||
| d) An income tax increase on any tax bracket? | |||
| Taxes and fees are a factor in the financial system of your government and you can say through a vote that includes TABOR on how you want to do with your money is what is necessary and staying away from open ended deals and TIF. The economics will depend on what we will be able to do and measures we could take, but a rainy day fund fill and Quantitative easing to establish a bank for infrastructure and designated investment. Medicaid is a service that is growing but also preservation for these who need, As I my friends am too. | |||
| 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? | ||
| Voting rights are the most important issue for the election is the way democracy works best. I have run for office since 2006 accepts no money or endorsements in order to make the point that just one counts one way or another. I am in a challenge in this 2018 year of collecting signatures and I am not on the Ballot but in the Supreme Court defending one missing nomination among a write in concern to follow. We do need UNAFFILIATED on the redistricting commission as they are now the largest voting base in the State. Registration is open VOTE | |||
| No | a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes? | ||
| No | 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? | ||
| We do Not need to be a police State and be fearful of our Security forces. The death penalty is a mark on us all and reform is needed as the private sector in prisons is not right . I carried the cannabis and hemp issues since 2006 and will continue to support the new industry with banking system and research projects. Again our State and local enforcement needs to have good relations within their communities without having to be a federal ferret. Colorado has strict laws however employers are in need and the opportunity for infrastructure employees. | |||
| No | a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| Yes | 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 Colorado? | ||
| Yes | g) Do you support increasing state funding for improving Colorado's roads and bridges? | ||
| Development of a State banking system for infrastructure and the new industries the State can assist with economic growth in rural areas that will be transformed by a new economy in sustainable energy and hemp farms to replace plastics and save our water. The unemployment in O&G will be a real factor and universal income and accessibility to other benefits currently or those that will be established. Quantitative Easing is needed and the Legislators have the authority to build a balanced budget and with the surplus build the bank. Roads and bridges are on the Ballot with two choices. VOTE | |||
| No | a) Do you support adopting federal education standards in Colorado? | ||
| No | b) Do you support state funding for charter schools? | ||
| Yes | c) Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Colorado high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities? | ||
| We need to keep our lives together mentally, physically competent with an educational system that provides for both sides of the brain. Early education is important, the creative process is ripe and languages are easily learned. Arts and humanities will assist in reading and evaluation of students in emotional and social growth. Americans for the Arts has the data and resources schools need, National organization and advocacy group. Charter schools have the most resources and the parent factor in how and what is offered. State funding is for public schools and reinstate a standard for physical education but emphasize Dance. | |||
| 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? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support increased regulations on the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry? | ||
| Water is our gold, our most precious commodity and the oil industry has been using it for fracking and it goes where...the well is just the start as it can extend beyond miles. The amount of spillage, explosion and the orphan wells are to be dealt with but needs a Government that will be holden to the people who want it out of their neighborhood and drinking water. Colorado is the battle zone for the fracking fight with boundaries and health concerns making themselves known through municipalities and elections. Climate science is real and education along with political will VOTE | |||
| No | 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? | ||
| No | d) Should a license be required for gun ownership? | ||
| Guns are apparently the most dangerous weapon for a suicide and they are used for the most. Universal background checks are what is necessary to buy a gun and keep from those who have an issue. Teachers need to teach and not worry about an intruder with a gun that they don't want to shoot. School security could be the next form for funding and training of staff. I support the second amendment and know that most gun owners are very responsible and the punishment for negligence must be swift and lasting. Guns are not the problem with this country. | |||
| Yes | a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support Medicaid expansion through Colorado's health care programs? | ||
| No | c) Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance? | ||
| No | 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? | ||
| Addiction be it opioids or gambling or chronic pain is hell. Health care costs are becoming increasingly difficult to handle for the insured and employers who provide. All the resources we can muster to bring the opioid epidemic into a manageable crisis include an expansion of Medicaid/Medicare and a Statewide program for rural areas. People do have the finding a Doctor to do it and making sure that the decision is made, unequivocally. I believe God has a hand in our destiny and death. I can not get vaccinated due to my bout with GBS guillain barre syndrome in 1993. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Colorado's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Colorado's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support greater efforts by Colorado state government in closing the pay gap between men and women? | ||
| Equal pay for women and leave for pregnancy with pay. Gender fluidity is part of society and particularly acceptable in urban communities with education available to students and teachers. Rural areas have a lot to offer for the educational community to help students understand the choices and benefits that are available. They Came from all Around is a song I play in remembrance of the first women's March with solidarity with the issues and concerns we live with on a daily basis. Discrimination laws are on the books and yet we need to put them into practice@ every level VOTE | |||
| Ballot access is something I missed this time by collecting nominations eye to eye Face to face each one yet out of 1500, 561 was mostly "not found" on voter registration. Education in civic and voter's rights and teachers teaching for the 21st century. Integration of arts in education with an emphasis on physical activity in dance. Fracking concerns and Climate Change Science and water quality throughout the State including clean up of mines and other environmental problems. Environmental hope and health is what Colorado needs to represent and lead with a transformation of O&G to the many sustainable businesses. |
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