Democracy, Reproductive Freedom, and the Future
- American Democracy. Presidents are not above the law. Gerrymandering distorts the will of the voters. A mob attack on the United States Capitol is not democracy.
- Reproductive Freedom. Roe v. Wade has been overturned, resulting in misery and suffering. Women’s rights, contraception, marriage, privacy, and personal liberty are all threatened.
- Our Environment. Green agriculture and industry are key to our future prosperity. That’s where the jobs are.
- A Future for our Youth. Youth deserve to be wanted, educated, mentored, employed, and told the truth.
Where does Gary stand?
- Women’s rights: I support reproductive rights. I support women's equality in all aspects of work and life.
- Climate, Environment, Prosperity: Coal's time has passed. Sustainable energy and sustainable agriculture are the future. That’s where the good jobs are. Energy will be cheap. The garden will be green.
- Gerrymandering: The boundaries of legislative districts should be drawn logically and without partisan bias. My district fails the test. Gerrymandering intensifies partisan politics, and distorts the voice of the people. Let’s fix it.
- Policing: I have compassion for today's police officers. Any civilian might be legally carrying a high-powered weapon. The public expects a culture of serve-and-protect from the top down, and demands well-trained leaders and officers.
- Guns: The second amendment says "well-regulated militia." That's clear enough. Self defense is a natural right, but there is no individual right to unlimited firepower.
- Voting rights: The right to vote is sacred. All eligible citizens are entitled to reliable, convenient, and secure access to voting. We must eliminate obstacles that reduce participation.
- Foreign policy: Let us seek warm relationships with the people of the world. Our foreign policy should respect human rights, promote environmental stewardship, and encourage economic relationships that work for all.
- National defense: I support a strong national defense based on future needs, good science, smart engineering, and careful accounting.
- Youth: Youth are our hope and future. Today they are often full of despair and distraction. Youth deserve to be wanted, educated, employed, and have a say in the future of our democracy and our planet.
Together we can!
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