Compare the Candidates
on Values, Religion & Family
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Candidates positions and views on other Issues where information is available: |
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The report below lists the candidate responses to Values, Religion & Family issue questions. The responses were provided by Wayne Allard, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Douglas "Dayhorse" Campbell, Pete Coors, Victor Good, Finn Gotaas, John R. "Rob" Harris, Richard Randall and Ken Salazar or were obtained from their websites. The candidates select the issues and questions for which they want to provide a response. The first link is a report of all the issues and questions made available to the candidates. Many issues and questions had no responses - links are only provided where we have information. If there are many candidates for this office, you may have to scroll down to compare all responses. |
| Values, Religion & Family |
Wayne Allard - R
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell - R
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Douglas "Dayhorse" Campbell - C
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| American Values |
Over two hundred years ago, our founding fathers recognized the importance of becoming an independent nation; a nation where all men were created equal and have an inherent right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In the beginning, most thought the Union would fail, and now it stands alone as the world's leader. Although this country has seen over 230 years of great transformation, the ideals on which this nation was founded remain unchanged. Americans still strive to better our nation and practice the freedoms provided to us by our independence, just as they did in 1776.
We must never lose sight of those men and women who have fought to protect our freedoms and liberties. I wish we could say that the fight is over, but the again faces the starkness of war. We are confronted by an enemy that ultimately wishes to deprive the world of freedom and human rights. As generations before, our men and women have been called upon to fight for freedom and liberty - the same values we declared over 230 years ago.
Our troops have performed their duties with unflagging commitment and courage. We are forever indebted to all those who have served and continue to serve this great country. Some have made the ultimate sacrifice, and for those, words could never express the gratitude and reverence felt for their sacrifice. Time may help heal, but time will never erase the memory of the young soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who have given their lives for the freedoms of the United States of America.
Our determination and willingness to protect this country has been evident for over two centuries. I truly believe that it is because of our undying faith in the principles of liberty and justice for all, the honor and courage of our servicemen and women, and the commitment of each citizen, that the will remain a strong and prosperous nation. May we all celebrate these freedoms together this Independence Day and every day.
Source: allard.senate.gov/
public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Legislation.ViewIssue (04/21/2008) |
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| Religion, a General Statement |
S. 1558
To restore religious freedoms.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Religious Liberties Restoration Act'.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The Declaration of Independence declares that governments are instituted to secure certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, with which all human beings are endowed by their Creator and to which they are entitled by the laws of nature and of nature's God.
(2) The organic laws of the United States Code and the constitutions of every State, using various expressions, recognize God as the source of the blessings of liberty.
(3) The first amendment to the Constitution secures rights against laws respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof made by the Federal Government.
(4) The rights secured under the first amendment have been interpreted by the Federal courts to be included among the provisions of the 14th amendment.
(5) The 10th amendment reserves to the States, respectively, the powers not delegated to the Federal Government nor prohibited to the States.
(6) Disputes and doubts have arisen with respect to public displays of the Ten Commandments and to other public expression of religious faith.
(7) Section 5 of the 14th amendment grants Congress the power to enforce the provisions of the 14th amendment.
(8) Article III, section 2 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to except certain matters from the jurisdiction of the Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court.
SEC. 3. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY RIGHTS DECLARED.
(a) DISPLAY OF TEN COMMANDMENTS- The power to display the Ten Commandments on or within property owned or administered by the several States or political subdivisions of such States is among the powers reserved to the State [Response was truncated to maximum response length of 2000 characters.]
Source: Candidate Website (10/02/2004) |
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| Religion in Government |
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY RIGHTS DECLARED.
(a) DISPLAY OF TEN COMMANDMENTS- The power to display the Ten Commandments on or within property owned or administered by the several States or political subdivisions of such States is among the powers reserved to the States, respectively.
(b) WORD `GOD' IN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- The power to recite the Pledge of Allegiance on or within property owned or administered by the several States or political subdivisions of such States is among the powers reserved to the States, respectively. The Pledge of Allegiance shall be, `I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and justice for all.'.
(c) MOTTO `IN GOD WE TRUST'- The power to recite the national motto on or within property owned or administered by the several States or political subdivisions of such States is among the powers reserved to the States, respectively. The national motto shall be, `In God we trust'.
(d) EXERCISE OF CONGRESSIONAL POWER TO EXCEPT- The subject matter of subsections (a), (b), and (c) are excepted from the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court.
Source: allard.senate.gov/
public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Legislation.ViewIssue (04/21/2008) |
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| Family, a General Statement |
| Family Values |
| Sexual Misconduct of Politicians |
| Values, a General Statement |
| Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide |
| National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) |
| Family Planning Funding (Title X) |
| Mosque Near Ground Zero |
| Pope's Prosecution Immunity |
| Religion & State - First Amendment |
| Religious Tolerance |
| A Candidate's Religious Beliefs |
| Atheists and Agnostics |
| Mormon Religion and Polygamy |
| School Prayer |
| Ordination of Gay Clergy |
| Ordination of Women Clergy |
| Evolution vs. Intelligent Design |
| Faith-Based Volunteer Efforts |
| Child Care |
| Foster Care |
| Adoption |
| Fatherhood |
| Child Custody and Support |
| Child Support Enforcement Budget |
| Teen Pregnancy |
| Low-Income First-Time Mothers |
| Prejudice |
| Indecency in the Media |
| Media Violence and Sex |
| Pornography and Adult Oriented Media |
| Desecration of Flag Constitutional Amendment |
| Foley Page Scandal |
| Terri Schiavo |
| Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts |
| Values, Religion & Family |
Pete Coors - R
Website
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Victor Good - REF
Website
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Finn Gotaas - U
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| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Family, a General Statement |
| Family Values |
| American Values |
| Sexual Misconduct of Politicians |
| Religion, a General Statement |
| Values, a General Statement |
| Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide |
| National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) |
| Family Planning Funding (Title X) |
| Mosque Near Ground Zero |
| Pope's Prosecution Immunity |
| Religion & State - First Amendment |
| Religion in Government |
| Religious Tolerance |
| A Candidate's Religious Beliefs |
| Atheists and Agnostics |
| Mormon Religion and Polygamy |
| School Prayer |
| Ordination of Gay Clergy |
| Ordination of Women Clergy |
| Evolution vs. Intelligent Design |
| Faith-Based Volunteer Efforts |
| Child Care |
| Foster Care |
| Adoption |
| Fatherhood |
| Child Custody and Support |
| Child Support Enforcement Budget |
| Teen Pregnancy |
| Low-Income First-Time Mothers |
| Prejudice |
| Indecency in the Media |
| Media Violence and Sex |
| Pornography and Adult Oriented Media |
| Desecration of Flag Constitutional Amendment |
| Foley Page Scandal |
| Terri Schiavo |
| Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts |
| Values, Religion & Family |
John R. "Rob" Harris - I
Website
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Richard Randall - L
Website
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Ken Salazar - D
Website
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| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Family, a General Statement |
| Family Values |
| American Values |
| Sexual Misconduct of Politicians |
| Religion, a General Statement |
| Values, a General Statement |
| Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide |
| National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) |
| Family Planning Funding (Title X) |
| Mosque Near Ground Zero |
| Pope's Prosecution Immunity |
| Religion & State - First Amendment |
| Religion in Government |
| Religious Tolerance |
| A Candidate's Religious Beliefs |
| Atheists and Agnostics |
| Mormon Religion and Polygamy |
| School Prayer |
| Ordination of Gay Clergy |
| Ordination of Women Clergy |
| Evolution vs. Intelligent Design |
| Faith-Based Volunteer Efforts |
| Child Care |
| Foster Care |
| Adoption |
| Fatherhood |
| Child Custody and Support |
| Child Support Enforcement Budget |
| Teen Pregnancy |
| Low-Income First-Time Mothers |
| Prejudice |
| Indecency in the Media |
| Media Violence and Sex |
| Pornography and Adult Oriented Media |
| Desecration of Flag Constitutional Amendment |
| Foley Page Scandal |
| Terri Schiavo |
| Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts |