Candidates On Issue Of Civil Rights

(Updated 9.15.08 with new info)

- John McCain:
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. Supports CA Prop. 8: one-man-one-woman marriage. (Jul 2008)
. Voted against MLK holiday in 1983; now calls that a mistake. (Apr 2008)
. Don't ask, don't tell is working; don't tamper with it. (Jun 2007)
. Confederate flag on top of capitol was wrong; in front is ok. (May 2007)
. Leave gay marriage to the states. (Jan 2007)
. John Lewis was as courageous as anyone could ever hope to be. (Apr 2004)
. Fear did not restrain Dr. King to resist repression. (Apr 2004)
. 1994: No Senate hiring discrimination by sexual orientation. (Jan 2004)
. Support evangelism but don’t pander to evangelical leaders. (Feb 2000)
. Inter-racial dating ban is idiotic and cruel. (Feb 2000)
. Career-long history of supporting Indian causes. (Jan 2000)
. Ten Commandments would bring virtue to our schools. (Jan 2000)
. Confederate flag is a “symbol of heritage”. (Jan 2000)
. Allow, but not mandate, school prayer. (Jan 2000)
. Would be “comfortable” with a gay president. (Dec 1999)
. Flying Confederate flag should be left to states. (Sep 1999)
. 1st Amend. not a shield for hate groups. (Aug 1999)
. Indian gambling OK; lottery is not. (Aug 1999)
. Hollywood should voluntarily self-censor sex and violence. (Jul 1999)
. Supports Amendment against flag-burning. (Apr 1999)
. We don’t need laws against Spanish language & culture. (Mar 1999)
. Affirmative action OK for specific programs, but no quotas. (Jul 1998)
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Voting Record
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. Ban on same-sex marriage is unRepublican; leave it to states. (Nov 2006)
. Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
. Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
. Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
. Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
. Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
. Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
. Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
. Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
. Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
. Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
. Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
. Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
. Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
. Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
. Rated 0% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
. Rated 33% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
. Rated 7% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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http://www.ontheissues.org/John_McCain.htm
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http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMcCaindotcom
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- Bob Barr:
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. Criticizes efforts to restrict rights of homosexuals. (Jun 2008)
. Applying habeas in Guantanamo reaffirms fundamental liberty. (Jun 2008)
. Authored Defense of Marriage Act. (May 2008)
. Threats to liberty in post-9/11 world require libertarianism. (May 2008)
. The Nanny State is getting increasingly intrusive. (Apr 2008)
. Took post with ACLU based on fundamental common interests. (Dec 2003)
. Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
. Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
. Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
. Sponsored bill for "Privacy Impact Statement" on new rules. (Apr 2002)
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http://www.ontheissues.org/Bob_Barr.htm
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http://www.youtube.com/user/BobBarr2008
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- Chuck Baldwin:
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. Patriotism is not love of Big Government or Big Brother. (Mar 2008)
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http://www.ontheissues.org/Chuck_Baldwin.htm
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http://www.youtube.com/user/officialbaldwin2008
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- Ron Paul:
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. National ID card is part of fear-based government. (Feb 2008)
. Civil Rights Act was more about property than race relations. (Dec 2007)
. Against ID for immigrants; it leads to national ID card. (Dec 2007)
. Protect all voluntary associations; don't define marriage. (Oct 2007)
. No legislation to counteract the homosexual agenda. (Sep 2007)
. No affirmative action for any group. (Sep 2007)
. No need for Marriage Amendment; DOMA is enough. (Sep 2007)
. First Amendment was written for controversial speech. (Sep 2007)
. Use power of presidency to restore habeas corpus. (Sep 2007)
. Don't ask, don't tell is a decent policy for gays in army. (Jun 2007)
. Tamper-proof I.D. for immigrants is a bad idea. (Jan 2006)
. Gender-equal pay violates idea of voluntary contract. (Dec 1987)
. In times of war, our freedoms are threatened at home. (Dec 1987)
. Rights belong only to individuals, not collective groups. (Dec 1987)
. Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
. Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
. Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
. Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
. Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
. Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
. Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
. Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
. Rated 67% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
. Rated 38% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
. Rated 39% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
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http://www.ontheissues.org/Ron_Paul.htm
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http://www.youtube.com/user/RonPaul2008dotcom
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- Barack Obama:
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. Hate crimes related to the immigration issue is unacceptable. (Feb 2008)
. People want to move beyond our divisions. (Jan 2008)
. 2004 DNC speech merged "heritage" with "diversity". (Dec 2007)
. The politics of fear undermines basic civil liberties. (Oct 2007)
. 1980s boss predicted Obama would be heir to MLK's voice. (Aug 2007)
. Racial equality good for America as a whole. (Jun 2007)
. Put the Confederate flag in a museum, not the state house. (Apr 2007)
. Muslim heritage gives Obama unique influence in Muslim world. (Oct 2006)
. No black or white America--just United States of America. (Oct 2006)
. Gays should not face discrimination but should not marry. (Oct 2004)
. Forthright on racial issues and on his civil rights history. (Jul 2004)
. Defend freedom and equality under law. (May 2004)
. Politicians: don't use religion to insulate from criticism. (Apr 2004)
. Miscegenation a felony in 1960 when Obamas practiced it. (Aug 1996)
. The civil rights movement was a success. (Aug 1996)
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Affirmative Action
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. Apply affirmative action to poor white college applicants. (Apr 2008)
. Fight job discrimination to give women equal footing at jobs. (Feb 2008)
. Remove discriminatory barriers to the right to vote. (Feb 2008)
. Benefited from affirmative action but overcame via merit. (Dec 2007)
. Include class-based affirmative action with race-based. (Oct 2007)
. Better enforce women's pay equity via Equal Pay Act. (Aug 2007)
. Blacks should infiltrate mainstream to affect change. (Aug 2007)
. Commitment to diversity by CEOs is advisable. (Mar 2007)
. African-Americans vote Democratic because of issue stances. (Jul 2004)
. Supports affirmative action in colleges and government. (Jul 1998)
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Gay Rights
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. Opposes CA Prop. 8, one-man-one-woman marriage. (Jul 2008)
. Being gay or lesbian is not a choice. (Nov 2007)
. Decisions about marriage should be left to the states. (Oct 2007)
. Homosexuality no more immoral than heterosexuality. (Oct 2007)
. Ok to expose 6-year-olds to gay couples; they know already. (Sep 2007)
. Has any marriage broken up because two gays hold hands? (Aug 2007)
. We need strong civil unions, not just weak civil unions. (Aug 2007)
. Legal rights for gays are conferred by state, not by church. (Aug 2007)
. Disentangle gay rights from the word "marriage". (Aug 2007)
. Gay marriage is less important that equal gay rights. (Aug 2007)
. Gay rights movement is somewhat like civil rights movement. (Aug 2007)
. Let each denominations decide on recognizing gay marriage. (Jul 2007)
. Pass ENDA and expand hate crime legislation. (Mar 2007)
. Opposed 1996 Illinois DOMA bill. (Mar 2007)
. Supports health benefits for gay civil partners. (Oct 2006)
. Opposes gay marriage; supports civil union & gay equality. (Oct 2006)
. Marriage not a human right; non-discrimination is. (Oct 2004)
. Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. (Jul 1998)
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Voting Record
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. Strengthen the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Aug 2007)
. Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
. Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
. Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
. Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
. Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
. Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
. Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
. Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
. Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
. Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
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http://www.ontheissues.org/Barack_Obama.htm
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http://www.youtube.com/user/BarackObamadotcom
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- Ralph Nader:
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. Ban desecration of the Constitution; not flag desecration. (Jan 2008)
. Patriot Act associated with abuse of Muslim's civil rights. (Nov 2004)
. Get rid of gay discrimination fully, not halfway. (Jul 2004)
. African Americans progress is too slow-we can do better. (Mar 2004)
. Women are still second-class citizens in school athletics. (Jan 2003)
. Questioned anti-female bias at 1950s Harvard Law School. (Oct 2002)
. Truth and reconciliation commission for Native Americans. (Aug 2000)
. Disagrees with ACLU on spending money as free speech. (Feb 2000)
. Supports “impenetrable protection of privacy”. (Oct 1996)
. Differentiate discriminatory justice from indiscriminate. (Oct 1996)
. Political discourse narrows when media serves Mammon. (Dec 1995)
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Gay Rights
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. Nader supports gay marriage; but gay groups support Gore. (Nov 2000)
. Equal gay rights, including civil union. (Oct 2000)
. Supports Civil Union in Vermont and elsewhere. (May 2000)
. Long history of fighting in sexual politics. (Feb 2000)
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http://www.ontheissues.org/Ralph_Nader.htm
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http://www.youtube.com/user/votenader08
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- Cynthia McKinney:
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. Keep affirmative action in college admissions. (Feb 2008)
. Supports gay adoptions. (Feb 2008)
. Repeal the Patriot Act and end Islamophobia. (Jan 2008)
. Reparations for former slaves, as promised & never delivered. (Jan 2008)
. Introduced MLK Records Act, to unseal assassination files. (Dec 2007)
. Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
. Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
. Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
. Supports reparations for slavery. (Aug 2001)
. Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
. Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
. Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
. Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
. Rated 80% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
. Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
. Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
. Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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http://www.ontheissues.org/Cynthia_McKinney.htm
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http://www.youtube.com/user/RunCynthiaRun
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http://www.politics1.com/p2008.htm
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themastersmilieu/message/895