ISSUE: ABORTION
UNION LEAGUE- CHICAGO, GOVERNORS DEBATE- ABORTION QUESTION:
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Technology is clearly showing us what we have always known, that a mother is carrying a baby. Human life is unique, precious, and fragile. Human life at all its continuums should be protected under the law. I am Pro-Life.
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The Supreme Court has limited the state’s role regarding abortion. However, the state legislature can require parental notification and consent, as well as prohibit any and all public financing of abortion. Such laws would empower citizens to oversee the good of their children and how their tax dollars are spent. These measures have broad public appeal, as few citizens believe in unfettered, publicly financed abortion.
I believe that all of us have a role to play in “unconditionally loving life” and recognizing that there is a purpose for each child. Decisions are difficult, but all of us are called to bring out the best in our fellow human beings and by doing so, the best in each of us becomes evident. American society has a long tradition of protecting and supporting the vulnerable, be they aged, handicapped, or preborn.
Showing this love, recognizing purpose and potential in every child is not simple. Emotional, financial, and many other factors can influence our decisions and prompt us to question our principles. Therefore, government has a duty to help support , through good public policies, the development of children at all stages. Illinois will be the beneficiary of this.
Abortion not only ends a human life, but also denies the importance and purpose for each life. A life is a terrible thing to waste.
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According to the December, 2008 Harris Interactive® poll, 91% of people believe that some restrictions on abortion is the common sense position. Therefore, people of goodwill across the state should be able to develop a broad consensus to limit and regulate abortions until federal law changes.
In addition, I support non-profit organizations that provide help - like Birthright, Tri-County Pregnancy Center, and PASS - to women who choose life. In the last 30 years, I have donated time and/or money to these organizations.
ISSUE: MARRIAGE
The definition of the family as one man, one woman, married with children is 6,000 year old practice. This unit has proven to be the best fundamental entity upon which to build and maintain a society. I will support the traditional family. In the 30 states that the people have voted on redefining marriage-the traditional definition of marriage has won each time. Any changes to the definition of marriage should not come from the judiciary or the legislature. If any changes to marriage are adopted, these changes should result from citizen initiative and non-binding referendum.
ISSUE: GUN RIGHTS
SPRINGFIELD GOVERNOR'S DEBATE, 2nd AMENDMENTQUESTION-
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“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” 2nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America.
The Supreme Court’s Ruling states that the Second Amendment prevents the government from infringing on the individual's right to own guns. The right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms is a fundamental, individual Constitutional right. We have a responsibility to ensure that criminals who violate the law are prosecuted to the fullest, rather than restricting the rights of law abiding citizens. Law abiding citizens should not be asked to give up their rights because of the criminal's - who ignore gun control laws anyway - use of guns.
I learned to appreciate gun ownership while growing up rural Herscher, Illinois. I saw the positive use of guns for hunting and recreation. After spending years in Chicago, I also comprehend the need of guns for self-defense and protection of one’s life and liberty.
I support gun ownership rights while taking steps necessary to prevent criminals from using guns to harm the public. We can start by actively enforcing the criminal laws we already have on the books and quit passing legislation that only impacts the law-abiding gun owner.