Jim Martin in 2000 National Political Awareness Test
On Abortion:
I support Roe v. Wade
Q: What principles do you support concerning abortion? A: I support Roe v. Wade’s decision. My Legislative priorities are as follows:
- Defend a woman’s right to reproductive choice.
- Equitable distribution of State funds.
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Strengthen crime prevention and law enforcement.
- Foster rational economic development.
- Protect the environment.
- Protection of all Georgia children.
- Support improvement in public education.
- Improved efficiency in government.
Source: 2000 Georgia National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Civil Rights:
Support affirmative action consistent with federal law
Q: On Affirmative Action: Which of the following state agencies should take race and sex into account when making employment decisions?
A: Support affirmative action programs which are consistent with federal law.
Source: 2000 Georgia National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Civil Rights:
Civil unions ok; but not same-sex marriage
Q: Should Georgia include sexual orientation in its anti-discrimination laws?A: Yes.
Q: Should Georgia recognize civil unions between same-sex couples?
A: Yes.
Q: Should Georgia restrict marriage to a relationship only between a man and a woman?
Source: 2000 Georgia National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Crime:
Supports lethal injection as the method of execution
Martin supports the following principles concerning crime: - Implement lethal injection as the method of execution in Georgia.
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Inform communities when a convicted sex offender moves into the community.
- Ban the use of racial profiling by law enforcement officers.
Source: 2000 Georgia National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Crime:
Supports alternative sentencing for non-violent offenders
Martin supports the following principles concerning crime: - Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
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Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
- Support programs that provide job training and placement services for at-risk youth.
Source: 2000 Georgia National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Welfare & Poverty:
Supports workfare, but expand TANF for state services
Martin supports the following principles concerning welfare:- Maintain requirement that able-bodied recipients work in order to receive benefits.
- Increase job training programs & childcare services for welfare recipients.
- Provide tax
incentives to businesses that hire welfare recipients.
- Increase access to public transportation for welfare recipients who work.
- Use federal TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) funds to expand services to include the working poor.
Source: 2000 Georgia National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
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