Dean Barkley on Civil Rights

Independent Senate challenger

Don't require companies to hire more women and minorities

Q: Do you support the statement, "Require companies to hire more women and minorities"?

A: Do not support. Hiring should be based upon merit and qualifications.

Source: Email interview on 2008 Senate race with OnTheIssues.org Aug 13, 2008

Sexual orientation protected by civil rights law

Q: Do you support the statement, "Sexual orientation should be protected by civil rights law"?

A: Support. The constitution protects all Americans.

Source: Email interview on 2008 Senate race with OnTheIssues.org Aug 13, 2008

Supports federal affirmative actions programs

The federal government should prosecute cases of discrimination in the public sector.
The federal government should prosecute cases of discrimination in the private sector.
The federal government should provide affirmative actions programs as long as such programs do not include quotas.

Source: Congressional 1996 National Political Awareness Test Nov 1, 1996

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