2013 Survey Response: A CONSISTENT ETHIC OF LIFE IN PUBLIC POLICY 1. A consistent ethic of life (see here, here and here) focuses on the major life issues of abortion, euthanasia, persistent poverty, unjust war, capital punishment, the use of nuclear arms, violence, racism and exploitation. While these are nationally debated issues, there are community manifestations of these that local governments can address. Will you as a regional government official do all in your power and authority to implement public policies and facilitate community action that further a consistent respect for all human life? Yes ABORTION 2. Even dedicated proponents of abortion acknowledge that life begins at conception. What do you believe? Does a unique human life begins at conception? Absolutely at conception. If not at conception, when? ___ 3 mths ___ 6 mths ___ 9 mths ___ 1 yr ___ 18 yrs? 3. 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 the right to life of the unborn child is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment? Yes, note that Catherine Sebilius has ruled that no life is protected until 28 days old in her regulations over healthcare. This is a hugely profound problem and must be pushed back against in order to protect infants from our own government deciding that they have the right to take a newborns life after birth! 4. Is taking the life of a pre-born child through abortion ever permissible? Check all that apply: _____ No, it's never permissible __x__ 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 5. 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. A 2013 poll commissioned by Human Life WA, found Washington State voters are widely supportive of laws requiring "parental involvement" in abortion decisions for girls under the age of 18 (62-29% with just under 10% undecided). Read a summary of the results here. Do you support: Notification?  Yes, a parent must know what is being done to their child in order to be a loving caring parent nurturing that child to a physically healthy and emotionally healthy adult. The risk to the teenage girl is too high to play Russian roulette with furthermore our government does not love, cannot express love, has no soul with which to love. People love so the government needs to be removed from the equation on this issue entirely. Consent?  Yes, but I do believe that the court could provide an advocate and assist the girl when necessary which would provide that one extra piece of insurance that protects the child from rape and abuse. CONTRIBUTIONS OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 6. "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? Not what I consider active. I do occasionally attend a southern Baptist church here in town. If so, you may state here where at: FAITH-BASED AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS 7. 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? Considering the fact that the line between faith-based and non is blurred so often, considering the fact that the non-faith based organizations have a miserable track record for actually improving the quality of life in a community I conclude that the only thing we can do is revert to the previous statement wherein I said that only people can love not government. Government should therefore support all efforts by faith-based organizations to reach out and provide the needed aid to those at risk in our communities. QUALIFICATIONS 8. Please state your professional experience, community involvement, education and other qualifications for a port commission or other position. Political activist, prior and current candidate for office of representative in the 49th legislative district here in Washington State. Three time business owner with three college degrees. Regularly active in charitable programs throughout my life. POLICY POSITIONS 9. You may state here any policy positions you have in relation to the office you are seeking: To insure that the rights of all citizens are protected as the new “Homerule Charter” is created for Clark County.   10. May Life PAC post your returned survey on our website? Surveys are posted only with your permission. Yes please do. Please give your campaign web address if you have one: www.votecarolyn.us