|   | Mark Earley on VoteMatch | 
| VoteMatch Responses (Click here for VoteMatch quiz) | |
|---|---|
| VoteMatch Question & Answer (Click on question for explanation and background) | Based on these stances: (Click on topic for excerpt & citation) | 
| Opposes
 topic 1:Abortion is a woman's right (2 points on Social scale) | Sponsored parental notification bill: Opposes topic 1 | 
| No opinion on
 topic 2:Require companies to hire more women & minorities (5 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| No opinion on
 topic 3:Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws (5 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| Strongly Favors
 topic 4:Teach family values in public schools (0 points on Social scale) | Stand against ACLU to maintain classroom discipline & prayer: Strongly Favors topic 4 | 
| No opinion on
 topic 5:More federal funding for health coverage (5 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| No opinion on
 topic 6:Privatize Social Security (5 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| No opinion on
 topic 7:Parents choose schools via vouchers (5 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| No opinion on
 topic 8:Death Penalty (5 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| Strongly Favors
 topic 9:Mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws (0 points on Social scale) | Abolish parole; protect victims’ rights: Strongly Favors topic 9 | 
| No opinion on
 topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership (5 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| Favors
 topic 11:Decrease overall taxation of the wealthy (7 points on Economic scale) | Job Creation Tax Moratorium: Favors topic 11 Supported tax cuts & end of car tax: Favors topic 11 | 
| No opinion on
 topic 12:Illegal immigrants earn citizenship (5 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| No opinion on
 topic 13:Support & expand free trade (5 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| No opinion on
 topic 14:The Patriot Act harms civil liberties (5 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| No opinion on
 topic 15:More spending on armed forces (5 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| No opinion on
 topic 16:Stricter limits on political campaign funds (5 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| No opinion on
 topic 17:Replace US troops with UN in Iraq (5 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
| Favors
 topic 18:Replace coal & oil with alternatives (2 points on Economic scale) | Responsibility to protect & pass on natural treasures: Favors topic 18 21% for 21st century (21% of land as open space): Favors topic 18 | 
| Strongly Favors
 topic 19:Drug use is immoral: enforce laws against it (0 points on Social scale) | Tougher penalties for dealers: Strongly Favors topic 19 | 
| No opinion on
 topic 20:Allow churches to provide welfare services (5 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) | 
