Dick Posthumus in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009


On Abortion: Protect life; abortion only to save mother’s life

Dick Posthumus believes that life begins at conception. This belief has guided him throughout his career in public service and he has fought to protect the right to life; the life of the born, unborn, the disabled, and the dying. In the event that a pregnant woman’s life is in jeopardy, Dick Posthumus supports her ability to terminate her pregnancy in order to save her own life.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, DickPosthumus.com, Oct 14, 2002

On Crime: MI Exile: Mandatory minimums for felons possessing guns

“When you look at violent crime, a felon with an illegal gun is not far away,” Posthumus said. “So today, I announce Michigan Exile - my plan to put all felons found with a gun behind bars.” Michigan Exile would target certain criminals for tough federal prosecution. The Posthumus plan creates a state mandatory-minimum one-year sentence for felons and violent juveniles who are found in possession of a firearm or ammunition.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, DickPosthumus.com, Oct 14, 2002

On Education: Annual testing to measure student progress

Dick Posthumus believes that Michigan’s state assessment program needs to be improved in order to add value to teaching and learning. Testing must provide regular and timely feedback to teachers and parents in order to help them know how a child is doing in the classroom. To make this goal a reality, Posthumus will move to swiftly implement the annual testing system called for in the Leave No Child Behind Act. Annual testing will allow teachers and parents to better follow the progress of each child.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, DickPosthumus.com, Oct 14, 2002

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