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Western Carolinian (Volume 69 Number 05)

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  • WwsMag STAN Di NG ROOM @ ne LY Compiled by Laura Aydelotte The 2004 presidential election is approaching quickly. It is important that you make an informed decision when voting. Here you can briefly compare where our candidates take their stand on some of the issues. BUSH KERRY TAXES & SPENDING Supports investing some Social Security tax- : Opposes privatizing Social Securit se in atocks SOCIAL SECURITY pp p g y ; Repeal tax cuts for wealthy; increase child Signed two tax cut bills so far; more tax cuts TAX CUTS tax credit unlikely . Assist small businesses; train workers; infra- Says 2001, 2003 tax cuts have helped econ- JOB CREATION structure jobs omy keep going : . FOREIGN POLICY Supported the war; later said Bush misled Authorized war to oust Saddam Hussein re- -WAR IN IRAQ nation gime 7 ; oo Involve other nations more in Iraqi rebuilding, Initially opposed United Nations involvement; -IRAQI RECONSTRUCTION security now warming to idea Denounces threat of pre-emption; would seek Announced new policy of pre-emption in -PRE-EMPTION POLICY global consensus June 2002 ENVIRONMENT Sg ste refuge for gas and oil explo- ~_pRILLING ARTIC NAT. WILDLIFE REFUGE Opposes oil exploration in Artic refuge ration, drilling Promotes clean, renewable fuel sources, es- Proposed $1.7 billion to develop hydrogen- -ALTERNATIVE FUELS pecially ethanol powered fuel cells Set goals, incentives to reduce dependence Supports market-based solution to improve -ENERGY POLICY on fossil fuels air quality SOCIAL ISSUES -ABORTION Supports womens right to an abortion; plan- Opposes except cases of rape, incest, or to ning resources save a woman's life -DEATH PENALTY Opposes death penalty Supports death penalty CIVIL RIGHTS Has both opposed and supported affirmative -AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Supports affirmative action policies action -GAY MARRIAGE Against gay marriage, backs benefits, rights Backs constitutional amendment banning for gay couples same-sex marriage -GAYS IN MILITARY Favors allowing gay men and women to serve Supports dont ask, don't tell policy openly in military Don't let the constitution go to waste; use the first amendment and let your voice be heard. i oO Cc : O RF E R St h b For possible publication E-mail your political Deadline to register to vote and have *""" Gemsiwaceee MM a right to vote in the General Election Don't let the constitution go to waste; use the first amendment and let your voice be heard.
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