2009 Mayoral
/ City Council Survey
AN ETHIC OF LIFE IN
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC POLICY
1. Do municipal governments have a serious responsibility to
advance a consistent ethic regarding the respect of human life?
A consistent ethic of life often focuses on major policy issues,
including first abortion but also others such as poverty,
euthanasia, capital punishment, war, racism, nuclear arms and
exploitation. While these are national issues, municipalities
can and should address local policy and social factors. 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 serious responsibility to implement public policies and
facilitate community action that further a consistent respect of
all human life?
Life a very
important thing, We do not want to take any decision made for
the public lightly, We cannot replace a human being.
PUBLIC LIBRARY PORNOGRAPHY
2. 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."
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?
I feel all pornography in a public
setting is not a good thing, the computers should have screening
on them to prohibit such activity, these are not personal
computers they are public computers.
REGULATION OF
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
3. 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?
These businesses need to
be regulated and controlled, I would have to see what ordnances in
washougal say at the moment, and give grave thought it it ever
came up on what action I would take to control these business
activities
ABORTION
Do you believe that it is scientifically accurate and honest to
say that human life begins at conception?
4. 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 theology 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?
Life begins at
conception and we should never take a life, I am prolife, but at
the level of politics we are at now I don't know if it would ever
come up, but I could not support Pro choice
5. Is taking
the life of a pre-born child through abortion ever permissible?
Check all that apply:
|
__X___ No, it's
never permissible
___X__ Yes, to
save mother's life
It would have
to be a very extreme case, And I can't see
what that case
would be.
_____ 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 |
6. Do you support
parental notification and/or consent before a minor (under 18
years of age) could have an abortion? A judicial bypass of
parents would be allowed when necessary.
Notification? Yes
Consent?
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
7. 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?
I think
abstance should be taught in schools.
GAMING
8. The proposed casino off I-5 near
Ridgefield, plans for which are now faltering, would be one
of the largest in the nation. What is your position on the
building of this casino?
I came from Nevada and if
these casinos are controled, they can bring employment to
the county and help during these hard times.
CONTRIBUTIONS OF
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
9. "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?
If so, you may state
here where at: St. Thomas Catholic Church, Camas, Washingotn
FAITH-BASED AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS
10. 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?
I don't know if I
understand all the things in this issue.
QUALIFICATIONS
11. Please state your professional
experience, community involvement, education and other
qualifications for a mayoral or city council position.
Public works supervisor - 8yrs
Graduated Clark College - Business management Certificate of Proficency - 2004
Planning and Zoning Commissioner City of Washougal 2 1/2 yrs
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Yes you have my permission
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