Sarah Palin in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009

On Abortion: Pro-life

I am pro-life and I believe that marriage should only be between and man and a woman. I am opposed to any expansion of gambling in Alaska. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, palinforgovernor.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Civil Rights: Marriage only between one man and one woman

On Crime: If legislature passed death penalty law, I would sign it

I support adequate funding for a strong public safety presence in Alaska. Feeling safe in our communities is something we cannot accept any compromise on. This includes policing in all its forms, the court system, prosecutors and corrections. If the legislature passed a death penalty law, I would sign it. We have a right to know that someone who rapes and murders a child or kills an innocent person in a drive by shooting will never be able to do that again. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, palinforgovernor.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Energy & Oil: Stranded Gas Development Act no longer applies

My Administration will pursue the gasline plan that is best for ALL Alaskans. How do we get there? Through a two-step process. First, we acknowledge that the Stranded Gas Development Act (SGDA), under which the previous Administration negotiated with the “Big Three” producers (ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and BP), no longer applies. The Legislature’s own experts have testified that the gas can no longer be deemed “stranded” due to long-term economic conditions. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, palinforgovernor.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Energy & Oil: Get ANWR open

I believe in protecting Alaska’s environment through fair enforcement of our environmental laws. Having a clean record on environmental regulation is critical to getting ANWR open and maintaining our fisheries mining, timber, and tourism industries. I would also revisit the change in regulations on the Alaska Coastal Zone Management program in which the past administration by eliminating the rights of local districts to write specific local enforceable policies on important issues like subsistence. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, palinforgovernor.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Gun Control: Supports Constitutional right to bear arms

I am a lifetime member of the NRA, I support our Constitutional right to bear arms and am a proponent of gun safety programs for Alaska’s youth. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, palinforgovernor.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Health Care: Flexibility in government regulations to allow competition

I look forward to working with affected parties to find the necessary solutions that will lead to more affordable health care for Alaskans. I support flexibility in government regulations that allow competition in health care that is needed, and is proven to be good for the consumer, which will drive down health care costs and reduce the need for government subsidies. I also support patients in their rightful demands to have access to full medical billing information. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, palinforgovernor.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Homeland Security: Promote from within, in Alaska’s National Guard

Thank you military personnel! I support you. I respect our military personnel and understand the importance of Alaska’s National Guard. As I watched our military men and women being deployed I recognized how important it is for their families to know how much Alaska and America support them. I believe in “promoting from within” to provide continued good leadership that truly understands Alaska and will partner with our elected leaders to support our troops. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, palinforgovernor.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Social Security: Fund the Seniors Longevity Bonus Program

I support funding our Seniors Longevity Bonus Program so the program can phase out on schedule, in agreement with public discussion years ago. The program was declining and it was a shame to see our esteemed pioneers face broken promises when they were prematurely lopped off the program. I also support home and community based assistance programs, which are more cost effective than institutional alternatives and also allow seniors to stay in their homes and communities with dignity. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, palinforgovernor.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

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