Members:Sean PhillipsKacie CromerGreg Jewell

Matthew McCarterEmily MahurinMarie Powers

Abortion

• We are Pro-life• We believe that all life is sacred, no matter

how basic that form is

Gay Rights

• Regardless of one’s views on the morality of gay marriage, it is not a government issue; therefore, we advocate gay rights.

Death Penalty

• We believe that the death penalty should be abolished.

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Environment

• Efforts to stop pollution• Encourage recycling• Encourage research on more effective and

efficient fueling methods, especially in heavily polluted areas

• Whether or not global warming is an issue, the health of people and animals in heavily polluted areas must be considered.

Energy

• It is a fact: one day, our fossil fuels will run out. Therefore, we believe in finding alternative energy sources.

• While we currently need to continue to drill for oil and use other fossil fuels, it is necessary to look for other sources of energy.

Taxes

• We believe that there should be a flat tax of 20% for everyone, regardless of their income

• This will help alleviate some of the problems that have been created by tax increases and cuts

Economic Policy• We believe that there should be limited

government involvement, and this includes no more bailouts.

BAILOUTS

HealthCare• We believe that there should be universal

healthcare for immediately life threatening, generally life threatening, and potentially, severely, and permanently detrimental situations (with priority in that order).

• There should be private practices for all other matters

• In addition students will be encouraged to pursue medical careers. To aid in this encouragement specific scholarships will be created to aid the students who plan to attend pre-medical and medical schools

Medicare

• For those without insurance, the government will only provide aid in life-threatening or potentially permanently disabling situations. Government will regulate insurance companies to ensure that their rates can be easily paid by the average individual.

Gun Control• We believe firmly in our second

amendment rights.• “The right of the people to keep and bear

arms will not be infringed” is not an ambiguous phrase.

Education

• We believe in generous support to keep our education system running at its highest potential.

Foreign Policy

• Pursue peace, but keep a strong military in case of incident. We do not believe on rash usage of the military.

• However, military spending should not be cut.

Immigration

• The process of becoming and American citizen should be made as easy as possible.

• However, illegal immigrants will not be tolerated. Boarder security will be increased.

• English courses for immigrant citizens will be encouraged.

Affirmative Action

• We are against affirmative action. We believe in equality, no matter the race, religion, or sex of an individual.

Social Security

• We believe social security should be optional but encouraged.– Those who wish to participate can and those

who don’t should not be forced to