John Thomas Brantley, independent (anti-parties party, lol)
John Thomas Brantley Website
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- Abortion issues: I am clearly on the side of valuing human life that is entrusted to us make choices about how we use our life. Abortion should never be used for gender or genetic selection, for 'problem' solving, or to hide from difficult choices. There are some times that it appears to be the necessary choice. "It will always be the choice of those involve no matter what the legislation states, so make the choices with much prayer and consultation."
- Affirmative action: Limited Affirmative Action "It was never illegal to be white, it will take a creative grace to 'even' the field."
- Campaign finance: $5000 limit on all campaigns per term. Equal access to free and public access cable, web space, radio, outdoor, and print for all candidates. "$2.2 million to get my name on the ballot is not equal access"
- Crime: Maintain current Strong Support "When we find what works we stick with it"
- Defense spending: Maintain current Strong Support "Be Prepared to Lead the World"
- Drug policy: Finish war on tobacco and take seriously the war on drugs AND alcohol. "Reduce prison costs through Very Hard Labor for convicted drug related crimes"
- Homosexual issues: We are all created equal with the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness "This is not an issue to be decided in a vacuum, we are talking about people"
- Education money: Pro public school (K-12) Tax credit for college tuition (public and private) Tax increase for home-schooling. "Our kids are learning how to be a society of have's and have not's when any group runs from the table"
- Environment: Pro protection of land, animals, and ozone, with strong penalties for offenders "Our responsibility is to be responsible"
- Evolution: Pro education. Pro faith. We use both our head and heart to understand our universe and take it all on faith, no matter or label. "Why do we value leadership potential with matters of science and faith and not want leaders to fund them?"
- Foreign policy: Reduce money spent on foreign loans, open to expansion "We must be a strong partner in our global family, but we must bring our strongest self to the table"
- Gun control: Pro gun control "Get them out of the home and out of the hands of criminals"
- Health care: Pro income caps on healthcare systems and insurance companies, pro truth-in pricing of healthcare "We don't need socialize medicine, we need to be able to afford the best care possible."
- Moral issues: I am United Methodist Minister
- Social security: Pro a strong Social Security for the next 100 years "Even if we change its name, the concept and role is essential for the future of all Americans"
- Tax policy: "Fair" flat tax with no IRS, credits for housing homeless persons in your home. eradicate the penny. change faces on coins and tenders. "To be able to sleep in on April 15th, just think!"
- Trade issues: Pro global economy "We are all in this world together, the sooner we learn to trade fairly the longer and happier we will live"
- Notes: My 10th grade government teacher told us as US citizen to run for president when we turned 35, so here I am ready to serve and lead our nation in the new millenium.
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