Jim Martin in State of Georgia Archives
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 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 Corporations:
Work with Delta Air but also respond to middle class needs
I believe it's important for a Senator from Georgia to work closely with Delta and other corporations to make sure the federal government is responsive to their needs but middle class America is also struggling.
We need to do something about the cost of gasoline and the lost home equity that's occurring because of the foreclosure crisis. So sure the government needs to do something about Delta but also protect the needs of middle class Americans.
Source: Georgia 2008 Democratic Senate Primary Debate
Jun 30, 2008
On Energy & Oil:
Supports cap and trade system to reduce carbon emissions
It's a shame the Senate didn't vote for a cap and trade system for carbon emissions. The Republicans blocked that issue.
We need to look at the U.S. as a leader on this issue. We can solve this problem for the world and it's a great opportunity for new economic development.
Source: Georgia 2008 Democratic Senate Primary Debate
Jun 30, 2008
On Health Care:
All children must have access to health care
There are lots of different approaches to universal health care in this country and the next Congress is going to have to deal with that problem. I believe that all children must have access to health care. At the federal level, we need to negotiate with
drug companies about the price of drugs we provide to senior citizens under Medicare. That has been specifically prohibited by the United States Congress and it's cost taxpayers over 10 billion dollars every year.
Source: Georgia 2008 Democratic Senate Primary Debate
Jun 30, 2008
On Health Care:
Part of team that created the PeachCare Act
VERNON JONES: Jim Martin and I were part of the team that created the PeachCare Act. We provided children with health insurance.
We provided pre-dental care to children who were afraid to smile because their teeth were in disarray. I have a record of helping young children getting health care.
Source: Georgia 2008 Democratic Senate Primary Debate
Jun 30, 2008
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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