1. Do you believe that a unique human life begins at conception? If not, when?

Yes, I believe that a unique human life begins at conception.

2. Do you believe that the state has a compelling interest in protecting human life beginning at conception?

I believe that the state has an absolute duty to protect human life, as of conception

3. Is taking the life of a pre-born child through abortion ever morally permissible?

Your third question is the most difficult one to answer. It is an issue that I have struggled with many times. I believe that if the pregnancy is life threatening to the mother, that an abortion would be morally permissible.

4. Do you oppose federal funding for embryonic stem cell research or cloning?

Yes, I oppose any funding for embryonic stem cell research, and cloning.

5. Do you oppose the availability of physician assisted suicide?

Yes, I oppose physician assisted suicide.

6. Do you oppose laws that change the definition of marriage to include homosexual relationships?

Yes, I oppose homosexual "marriages".

7. Should doctors, nurses, and pharmacists have the right to refuse to participate in medical services that violate their moral, ethical, or religious beliefs?

Yes, doctors, nurses and pharmacists should have the right to refuse to treat anyone.

8. Do you support only sex education that is wholesome and safe, not dehumanizing and pornographic?

I think that sex education is best handled by parents, not the school system. I also am against the school system teaching our children about "alternative life styles".