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Life
Issues /
Family
Ethics
Political
Action
Committee
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Southwest Washington
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Survey Response: AN ETHIC OF LIFE IN MUNICIPAL PUBLIC POLICY 1.
Do municipal governments have a responsibility to advance a
consistent ethic regarding the respect of human life?
A consistent ethic of life focuses first on abortion, but
also on issues such as end of life care, poverty, capital
punishment, war, racism, nuclear arms and exploitation.
While these are nationally debated issues, they have street
level manifestations that municipalities can address.
A consistent ethic of life recognizes that each and every
human being is unique and important, that no person is defined by
someone else's choices, and that no one exists solely as a means to
someone else's happiness.
The choices we make, as individuals and as a society, must be
weighed in light of their impact on human life and dignity.
Do municipal
governments have a responsibility to implement public policies and
facilitate community action that further a consistent respect of all
human life
Answer:
If there is some way that city council could address the ethic of
life issues, I would definitely support LIFE and the protection
thereof! COMMUNITY PREGNANCY ASSISTANCE CENTERS 2. Currently, attempts are being made by pro
abortion advocates to pass legislation in several states targeting
pro-life pregnancy centers, even though such centers provide those
states with valuable community services. In Washington State HB 1366
and SB 5274 require: 1. The listing of non-provided services both
orally and in writing.
This sets a dangerous precedent allowing any organization with
political clout to saddle its competitors with burdensome
requirements of saying or listing what they do not do.
In January of this year, a federal judge ruled that "the
Ordinance violates the Freedom of Speech Clause of Article I of the
Constitution of the United States" (pg. 2) and has a "lack of
viewpoint neutrality ... a particularly offensive form of
content-based discrimination" (pg. 20).
2. These bills allow any Planned Parenthood employee, private
citizen, or government entity to bring petitions for injunctions
even if they are repeatedly thrown out of court.
A local pregnancy center, surviving on donations, cannot
defend itself in Superior Court pro se (without representation) and
cannot afford to pay a lawyer to defend them even once, yet alone
multiple times. 3.
These bills do not regulate conduct, but instead are directed
only at the speech of pregnancy centers (www.protectwomenwa.com,
2011).
Do you oppose bills such as
HB 1366 and SB 5274 that attempt to burden pro-life pregnancy
centers?
Answer:
I did oppose those bills and wholeheartedly agree with the federal
judge’s ruling. PUBLIC LIBRARY PORNOGRAPHY 3. In the US Supreme Court ruling United States
v. American Library Association, Inc, 2003, which upheld the use of
library internet pornography filters, Chief Justice Rehnquist stated
for the plurality that "to fulfill their traditional missions,
public libraries must have broad discretion to decide what material
to provide to their patrons.
Although they seek to provide a wide array of information,
their goal has never been to provide 'universal coverage,'" and
"most libraries already exclude pornography from their print
collections because they deem it inappropriate for inclusion."
In 2010, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that public
libraries' use of internet filters does not violate the state
constitution. Will you as a
city council person appoint, recommend or request (depending on your
level of authority) only library board candidates who oppose the
inclusion of pornography in public libraries, whether by internet or
as printed materials?
Answer:
If given the opportunity, absolutely!
Computers in libraries, funded by taxpaying citizens, are
meant to be used for education and research. Pornography does not
belong in libraries! I personally was involved in fighting
pornography in our libraries. REGULATION OF SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES 4. The U.S. Supreme Court in Young v. American
Mini Theaters, Inc., (1976) and Renton v. Playtime Theater, Inc.,
(1986), concluded that municipalities have "substantial governmental
interests" in protecting and preserving the quality of life for its
community against the adverse secondary effects of sexually oriented
businesses while allowing for "reasonable alternative avenues of
communication." Land Use
Studies from cities around the United States were cited in both U.S.
Supreme Court cases documenting the harmful secondary effects
including 1. Increased Crime - rape, sexual assault, prostitution
and illegal drug sales; 2. Decreased Property Values - both
residential and commercial; and 3. Urban Blight - people and
businesses fleeing the community.
Will you diligently seek and maintain zoning ordinances,
licensing procedures, permit requirements and operational
regulations which serve to minimize the adverse secondary effects of
Sexually Oriented Businesses?
Answer: yes
ABORTION 5. Do you believe that it is scientifically
accurate to say that human life begins at conception?
Answer:
YES
If not at conception, when?
___ 3 mths
___ 6 mths
___ 9 mths ___
1 yr ___ 18 yrs? 6. The 14th Amendment states "nor shall any state
deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process
of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal
protection of the laws." The Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade, 1973,
stated that "if this suggestion of personhood is established, the
appellant's case, of course, collapses, for the fetus' right to life
would then be guaranteed specifically by the [14th] Amendment."
The Court regrettably concluded though that "we need not
resolve the difficult question of when life begins. When those
trained in the respective disciplines of medicine, philosophy, and
theologies are unable to arrive at any consensus, the judiciary, at
this point in the development of man's knowledge, is not in a
position to speculate as to the answer."
Do you believe that
life begins at conception and that the State has a compelling
interest in protecting that life?
Answer:
YES 7. Is
taking the life of a pre-born child through abortion ever
permissible? Check all
that apply: X
No, it's never permissible
However,
I think it should be at the
discretion of the attending physician in case of a pregnant mother
facing death (i.e health condition of fetus, health condition of
mother, etc.) _____ Yes, to save mother's life _____ Yes, in cases of rape or incest _____ Yes, for physical deformity _____
Yes, for genetic predispositions
_____
Yes, for gender _____
Yes, for race _____
Yes, for economic hardship _____
Yes, to punish spouse _____
Yes, it's always permissible Notification?: ABSOLUTELY (A parent has the
responsibility of their child until the child is an adult. It is
within their rights to know anything that would or could affect
their child! Consent?: Yes. PLANNED PARENTHOOD 9. Should your city partner in any way with the
nation's biggest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, who received
over $350 million dollars in governmental grants and contracts, and
aborted nearly 305,000 babies?
Should they be contracted with to make community
presentations, provide literature, birth control chemicals or
devises, and/or abortion services?
Answer:
No.
GAMING 10. The recently approved casino off I-5 near
Ridgefield would be one of the largest in the nation.
What is your position on the building of this casino?
Answer:
Gambling causes poverty for those who become addicted. A community
should keep themselves free of activities that could devastate its
citizen. If people want to gamble, they could fly to Vegas or drive
to Spirit Mountain. CONTRIBUTIONS OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 11. "Religious communities are the largest and
best-organized civil institutions in the world, claiming the
allegiance of billions across race, class, and national divides.
These communities have particular cultural understandings,
infrastructures, and resources to get help where it is needed most"
(World Conference of Religions for Peace).
Southwest Washington has a broad range of religious
communities that contribute substantially to the welfare of
families, children, seniors, the homeless, sick, and refugees.
They are a highly valued part of our community which respects
and defends human life at every stage.
Are you an active
member in a church, synagogue, temple, mosque or other religious
assembly?
Answer:
Yes. If so, you may state here where at: LifePoint Church 305 NE 192nd
Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684 FAITH-BASED AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS 12. The White House's Office of Faith-Based and
Neighborhood Partnerships ensures that religious and other community
organizations are able to compete on an equal footing for
participation in Federal programs without impairing the character of
such organizations and without diminishing the religious freedom of
those served. Does the
collaboration of government with faith-based charitable works
lawfully ensure fair treatment of religious organizations, and is it
good for our communities?
Answer:
The original faith based organization was established at the
recognition of the success of religious based Teen Challenge Inc.
which had the highest success of breaking drug addiction. I don’t
know what faith based have turned into since the people elected a
new democrat president so I cannot say whether I agree about it at
its current form. QUALIFICATIONS 13. Please state your professional experience,
community involvement, education and other qualifications for a
mayoral or city council position.
Answer:
I
have been involved in pro-family legislation of regulations for
years. I am a former law enforcement officer who understands the
need for safety in the community. I have been actively opposing, and
lobbying against, the Columbia River Crossing Project in its present
form because I believe that people need the right to vote for light
rail since it will bring financial devastation to our community.
I was Court Appointed Special Advocate and a Trauma Intervention
advocate. I have volunteered for the Red Cross working as a helper
at the Vietnamese Refugee camp, was a candy striper for a Naval
Hospital, was an advocate for children with learning disabilities,
worked with homeless families locally and fed those who I’ve met in
parks. I continue to invest my time in helping make our community a
better place by seeking solutions and connecting others. 14. May LifePac post your returned survey on our
website? Surveys are posted
only with your permission.
Yes.
Please give your campaign web address if you have one:
www.electjosephine.com
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