Howard Phillips in 2000 National Political Awareness Test

On Civil Rights: End affirmative action

Reduce government regulation of the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion.
The federal government should discontinue affirmative action programs.
The federal government should only utilize merits and qualifications in making government contracting decisions.

Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Crime: Stricter prosecutions for juveniles

Prosecute as adults, youths accused of a felony.
Impose harsher penalties for youths convicted of violent offenses.

Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Drugs: More border security needed

Border security is needed to win war on drugs
Increase border security to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the US.

Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Education: End federal funding of education

Eliminate federal student financial aid for individuals convicted of drug offenses.
Religious expression on public school property should be allowed.
Phillips says, “All federal funding of education is unconstitutional.”

Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Energy & Oil: No to Kyoto

Phillips indicates that the United Nations (Kyoto Conference) treaty, in its current form, regarding global climate change, should not be supported by the US. Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Foreign Policy: Foreign aid is unconstitutional

Phillips says, “Foreign aid is unconstitutional.” He would eliminate foreign aid funds to all current recipient countries, and would eliminate funding for AID, IMF, the World Bank, and NATO & UN Peace Keeping Missions. Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Foreign Policy: Reduce federal foreign policy role

The US should end the economic embargo against Iraq
The US should not continue to play a prominent leadership role in the peace process between Israel and the Palestine Authority
The US should not commit military troops to United Nations peacekeeping missions
The US should withdraw completely from the United Nations
The US should recognize and extend full diplomatic relations to Taiwan

Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Gun Control: Repeal gun restrictions; concealed carry OK

Ease federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
Repeal federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns by law-abiding citizens.

Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Health Care: Federal govt out of health care

Providing health care is not a responsibility of the federal government.
Does not support increasing taxes on alcohol and cigarettes to help defer costs of Medicare and Medicaid.

Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Immigration: Tighten borders and subsidies to illegal immigrants

Decrease the number of immigrants allowed into the country
Children of illegal immigrants, born in the US, should not automatically receive US citizenship
Establish English as the official national language
Support the separation of the INS into two bureaus: one administering naturalization and one administering border patrol.

Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Principles & Values: Stick to biblical & constitutional standards

Phillips concurs that there has been a decline in moral and ethical standards in America over the last four decades. To address that, he would “terminate all federal subsidies, grants and contracts which undermine biblical morality and transgress constitutional limits.” His priority would be to “strictly adhere to the limitations and obligations imposed on the executive branch by our federal constitution.” Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Social Security: Keep Congress out of Social Security’s pocket

Support a lock box measure, limiting Congress’s ability to spend Social Security and Medicare surpluses on any other federal programs except Social Security and Medicare, until each program’s long-term solvency is guaranteed.
Allow workers to invest a portion of their payroll tax in private accounts which they manage themselves.

Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Technology: The internet doesn’t need govt regulations

Phillips agrees that regulation of the Internet should not be in any way controlled by the federal government. Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On War & Peace: US out of Kosovo

The US should not maintain ground troops in the Kosovo province.
Eliminate funding for NATO & UN Peace Keeping Missions.
The US should not commit military troops to United Nations peacekeeping missions.

Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

On Welfare & Poverty: Federally subsidized welfare should be ended

Phillips does not agree with any proposed reforms to the welfare system. He says, “Such activities are beyond the constitutional authority of the federal government. We would eliminate funding.” Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test Jan 13, 2000

The above quotations are from Election 2000 National Political Awareness Test, by Project Vote Smart. Click here for other excerpts from Election 2000 National Political Awareness Test, by Project Vote Smart. Click here for other excerpts by Howard Phillips. Click here for a profile of Howard Phillips.
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