North Carolina Family Policy Council--Voter's Guide 2010

ASHLEY WOOLARD, CANDIDATE FOR US CONGRESS, NC CONRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 -- RESPONSES TO THE NC FAMILY POLICY COUNCIL 2010 VOTER GUIDE QUESTIONAIRE!

Several people have asked me why Mr. Woolard's responses were not listed in this wonderful Voter Guide.

Mr. Woolard assured me he did respond, but for whatever reason, late submission or error, his responses did not make the publication.

So I asked Ashley Woolard to respond to the questionairre and you can see his answers below!

Voting is one of the most important privileges and duties for citizens of the United States, and in North Carolina. This is a gateway to important resources you can use to help educate yourself and others about where the candidates stand on issues.   http://ncfamily.org/voterguide2010/

Lynn                               

FOR U.S. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES

ASHLEY WOOLARD RESPONDS:
Please indicate your position on the following issues by marking “Yes,” “No,” or “Undecided.”

Should the United States Constitution be amended to include the definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman?  Yes

Should federal law extend health and other benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees?  No

Should the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act be amended to place further restrictions on the establishment and expansion of gambling by Indian Tribes in the United States?  Yes
Should internet gambling be prohibited?  No _____ Undecided

Should the federal government continue to provide funding for abstinence until marriage sexual education programs?  Yes 

Should software to filter pornography be required on computers in public schools and libraries that receive federal funds?  Yes
Should all Americans be required to carry health insurance?  No
Should federal taxpayer dollars be used to pay for abortions?  No
Should Congress strengthen conscience protections for doctors, nurses, health care providers, pharmacists, insurance groups, and employers who do not want to participate in or fund abortion procedures or to dispense abortifacient drugs?   Yes
Should references to God be removed from government property?  No
Should human embryos be used for research purposes?  Undecided

Should a person’s religious beliefs influence the decisions they make while serving in public office?  Yes
Should the authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to regulate the broadcast of indecent and obscene media content be extended to cable and satellite television?  No
Should the federal tax code be simplified with a flat tax or a national sales tax?  Yes
Should federal agencies and other entities that receive funds from the federal government be required to substantiate the need of all programs and services that receive those funds?  Yes
Should the $1,000 per child tax credit for families be allowed to expire at the end of 2010, as scheduled?
No
For more information about Ashley Woolard's positions on the issues, check out his website:
http://www.woolardforcongress.com/