Lee Jones on Civil Rights

2004 former Democratic Senate Challenger (KS)

Patriot Act runs roughshod over our civil rights

The Bush administration has been all too willing to run roughshod over our civil rights. It used the 9/11 attacks almost as a pretext for a hasty promotion of the Patriot Act, which placed expeditiousness over thoughtful deliberation. The Patriot Act doe away with much of the protection of due process. It allows surveillance and scrutiny for vague justification, giving the government far too much latitude to intrude into the average citizen's personal life. I will not vote to extend the Patriot Act. Source: Campaign website, www.jonesforsenate.us Oct 21, 2004

Civil unions are ok

Q: Should same-sex couples be allowed to form civil unions?

A: Yes.

Q: Include sexual orientation in federal anti-discrimination laws?

A: Yes.

Source: 2004 National Political Awareness Test Sep 1, 2004

Support affirmative action in college and gov't contracts

Support affirmative action in public college admissions.
The federal government should consider race and gender in government contracting decisions.
The federal government should continue affirmative action programs.

Source: 2004 National Political Awareness Test Sep 1, 2004

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