No federal funding for abortions; leave it to the states
Indicate which principles you support regarding abortion.
Abortions should always be legal. Michael Badnarik
Prohibit public funding of abortions and of organizations that advocate or perform abortions.
Badnarik says, “Streamline the
adoption process-get government out of the way of the best solution to unwanted pregnancy.”
Badnarik says, “I will veto any federal legislation on abortion - this is a state matter.”
Source: National Political Awareness Test-Badnarik’s update
, Oct 15, 2004
Banning abortion implies the government can mandate abortion
I oppose government control over the abortion issue. I believe that giving the government control of this issue could lead to more abortions rather than less, because the left-right pendulum of power swings back and forth.
This shift could place the power to set policy in the hands of those who demand strict population control. The government that can ban abortion can just as easily mandate abortion, as is currently the case in China.
Source: National Political Awareness Test-Badnarik’s update
, Oct 15, 2004
Veto any legislation restricting right to choose
Why should Pro-Choice support Badnarik/ Campagna?
Will veto any legislation restricting a woman’s right to choose
I believe that the decision to abort must remain the sole province of the mother, the father, and their own consciences. It is not an issue for government intrusion. A law enforcement “war on abortion” would be every bit as successful as the “war on
drugs” and lead only to more misery. It disturbs me that this issue so deeply divides our country. I hope that there will come a time when technology will resolve the problem, but until that happens, I believe that abortion must remain safe and legal.
Source: League of Women Voters D-Net issue grid statement
, Aug 15, 2004
No tax funds to pay for abortions
I oppose using tax funds to pay for abortions, or using the power of government to force companies, through their health benefits, to pay for them either. I know that it is vital that control of this issue not be relinquished into the hands of government
A government given the power to ban abortion can just as easily mandate abortion, as is done in other parts of the world. This issue is far too important to place control at the whim of which ever side happens to be in power at the moment.
Source: League of Women Voters D-Net issue grid statement
, Aug 15, 2004
Make abortion illegal but leave it to the states
Principles that Badnarik supports regarding abortion:
Abortions should always be illegal.
Badnarik says, “However this is a states-rights issue that should not be determined by the federal government.”
Source: 2004 Presidential National Political Awareness Test
, Jul 11, 2004
