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No constitutional amendment for flag burning

I don't think flag burning is an issue that requires a Constitutional amendment for the simple reason that if no one got overly excited about it, then it wouldn't be any big deal to do it. Flag burners are like little children trying to do something bad to get their parents' attention. If a parent ignores the behavior, the child stops. Same with flag burning. Aren't there more important things to worry about than whether or not someone burns a flag now and then?
Source: Campaign website, www.frankforpresident.org, "Issues" Jul 11, 2008

Civil unions & marriage OK for same-sex couples

Q: Should same-sex couples be allowed to form civil unions?

A: Yes.

Q: Should same-sex couples be allowed to marry?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support a federal constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman?

A: No.

Q: Should sexual orientation be included in federal anti-discrimination laws?

A: No.

Source: Presidential Election 2008 Political Courage Test Jun 25, 2008

No affirmative action; treat all people the same

Q: Should the federal government consider race and gender in government contracting decisions?

A: No.

Q: Do you support affirmative action in public college admissions?

A: No.

Q: Should the federal government continue affirmative action programs?

A: No. People are people and they should all be treated the same, period. I can't say it much simpler than that and it shouldn't be made any more complicated than that.

Source: Presidential Election 2008 Political Courage Test Jun 25, 2008

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