Mike Bishop in 2000 National Political Awareness Test
On Abortion:
Abortions should always be illegal
Bishop indicates support of the following principles concerning abortion.- Abortions should always be illegal.
- Prohibit the dilation and extraction procedure, also known as "partial-birth" abortion.
- Prohibit public funding for abortions and organizations that advocate or perform abortions.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Civil Rights:
No affirmative action in colleges nor public employment
Q: On Affirmative Action: Which of the following state agencies should take race and sex into account when making employment decisions? College and university admissions?A: No.
Q: Public employment?
A: No.
Q: State contracting?
A: No.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Civil Rights:
No same-sex civil unions, nor marriage
Q: Should Michigan include sexual orientation in its anti-discrimination laws?A: No.
Q: Should Michigan recognize civil unions between same-sex couples?
A: No.
Q: Should Michigan restrict marriage to a relationship only between a man and a woman?
A: Yes.
Q: Should physician-assisted suicide be legally available in Michigan?
A: No.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Crime:
Supports death penalty; opposes parole for repeat offenders
Bishop indicates support of the following principles to address crime.- Support contracting with private sector firms to build and/or manage state prisons.
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End parole for repeat violent offenders.
- Implement the death penalty in Michigan.
- Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
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Inform communities when a convicted sex offender moves into the community.
- Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
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Support programs that provide job training and placement services for at-risk youth.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Education:
Supports charter schools; support corporate investment
Bishop indicates support of the following principles regarding education.- Encourage private or corporate investment in public school programs.
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Support charter schools where teachers and professionals receive authorization and funding to establish new schools.
- Support teacher testing and reward teachers with merit pay.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Education:
Supports Ten Commandments & voluntary prayer in schools
Bishop indicates support of the following principles regarding education.- Endorse teacher-led voluntary prayer in public schools.
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Support posting the Ten Commandments in public schools.
- Support teacher testing and reward teachers with merit pay.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Environment:
Suspend federally-mandated environmental protection
Bishop indicates support of the following principles regarding the environment and energy.- Encourage further development and use of alternative fuels to reduce pollution.
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Support "self-audit" legislation which creates incentives for industries to audit themselves and clean up pollution.
- Require a cost/benefit analysis to determine the economic impact of proposed environmental regulations before they are implemented.
- Support funding for recycling programs in Michigan.
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Suspend participation in un-funded, federally-mandated environmental protection legislation.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Government Reform:
Limit campaign contributions; but no state funding
Do you support limiting the following types of political contributions? Individual?A: Yes.
Q: PAC?
A: Yes.
Q: Corporate?
A: Yes.
Q: Political Parties?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance
information?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support imposing spending limits on state political campaigns?
A: No.
Q: Do you support partial funding from state taxes for state level political campaigns?
A: No.
Q: Do you support voting on-line?
A: Yes.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Gun Control:
Ease restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns
Bishop indicates support of the following principles concerning gun issues.- Ease state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
- Hold gun owners, who do not properly store their guns, criminally and civilly
liable for crimes committed by minors using their guns.
- Q: Should Michigan cities and counties be prohibited from suing gun manufacturers and dealers for damages?
A: Yes.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Health Care:
Guaranteed medical care is not a government responsibility
Bishop indicates support of the following principles regarding health issues.- Transfer more existing Medicaid recipients into managed care programs.
- Support a patient's right to sue his or her HMO.
- Support a patient's right to appeal to a
board of specialists when services are denied.
- Guaranteed medical care to all citizens is not a responsibility of state government.
- Allow health care providers and health care facilities to refuse services to which they morally object.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Tax Reform:
Supports flat tax; opposes internet sales tax
Q: Should Internet sales be taxed?A: No.
Q: Do you support a flat tax structure for state income taxes?
A: Yes.
Q: Would you support returning any operating surplus to Michigan taxpayers?
A: Yes.
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Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Welfare & Poverty:
Require able-bodied welfare recipients to work
Bishop indicates support of the following principles regarding welfare.- Maintain current time limits on welfare benefits.
- Maintain the requirement that able-bodied recipients work in order to receive benefits.
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Provide tax incentives to businesses that hire welfare recipients.
- Increase access to public transportation for welfare recipients who work.
- Limit benefits given to recipients if they have additional children while on welfare.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
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