Linda Lingle in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009


On Crime: Implemented “3-strikes” law for habitual violent felons

We are proud of our Administration’s successful push for the “3-strikes” law that provides mandatory sentences of 30 years to life for habitual violent felons. This law, which became Act 81 on May 8th, makes it clear that felons who commit multiple violent crimes will go to jail and not be able to threaten the public again. We were successful in mandating incarceration for enticement of a child through the internet and does not allow this offense to be erased from the record of the perpetrator.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, LindaLingle.com Nov 7, 2006

On Tax Reform: Pushed for substantial and permanent tax relief

We must take action now to bring down the cost of living, and the quickest way to accomplish this is granting meaningful tax relief to Hawai‘i’s working families. That is why we have pushed for substantial and permanent tax relief every legislative session for the last four years. In the 2006 legislative session, we proposed four tax relief bills to put an additional $1,568 into the pockets of a typical family. The Legislature however only adopted modest tax cuts.
Source: 2006 gubernatorial campaign website, lingleaiona2006.com Nov 7, 2006

On Abortion: Oppose partial-birth abortion; support parental notification

I support a woman’s right to choose. However, I oppose partial-birth abortions. I also support requiring parental notification. In addition, I believe we must work to ensure there are no more unwanted children - through education, prevention, and adoption.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, LindaLingle.com Oct 10, 2002

On Crime: End death penalty; DNA proves innocence

The Death Penalty is too permanent given the imperfect nature of human justice. The science of DNA testing is increasingly showing the large numbers of innocent people sentenced to death.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, LindaLingle.com Oct 10, 2002

On Drugs: Addicts get treatment; dealers & repeat users get jail

Simple users, or addicts, should receive treatment. Drug dealers should be sent to jail. First time offenders for possession should be diverted to a treatment program with mandatory jail time as the alternative if they refuse treatment. Repeat offenders and those who fail treatment should get a mandatory prison term.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, LindaLingle.com Oct 10, 2002

On Education: No vouchers; more funding, more charters

Instead of vouchers, we should make our schools work better. Better means each teacher has the supplies and equipment they need; each classroom is safe and comfortable; locally elected school boards to give parents and teachers a real say in education; and charter schools to offer parents an important option.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, LindaLingle.com Oct 10, 2002

On Gun Control: No new restrictions on the right to bear arms

I believe Hawaii’s gun safety laws are adequate to protect public safety. I will not support any additional restrictions on the right to bear arms.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, LindaLingle.com Oct 10, 2002

On Local Issues: No gambling: it’s a mythical economic cure

I stand FOR Hawaii’s people and AGAINST gambling. Gambling is known to be a get-rich-quick scheme and a mythical economic cure. It will take local and tourist dollars out of the hands of our families and small businesses and put it into the hands of self-serving politicians and gambling interests.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, LindaLingle.com Oct 10, 2002

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