Ben Carson MyOcracy topics and responses

Criminal Justice

Use of treatment centers for violators of criminal laws targeting drug-use

• 2014-01-02: Marijuana for medical use, but not for recreational use

Civil Rights

Support marriage rights between a man and a woman only

• 2013-03-29: Marriage should not be extended to same-sex couples
• 2012-01-24: Redefining marriage is slippery slope with disastrous ending

  Support for gun rights

• 2014-03-10: Law-abiding citizens absolutely should have gun rights

  Prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation

• 2012-01-24: Legal binding relationship for gays to enjoy property rights

  Abortion rights: Ban all abortions

• 2014-01-21: No abortion for convenience

  Support for gun control measures

• 2013-03-03: Semi-automatic weapons ok in countryside, but not cities

Economic Issues

Taxes for large corporations: Decrease

• 2012-01-24: Highest corporate tax rate causes highest national debt

  Taxes for wealthier tax payers: Less

• 2012-01-24: Nothing in Constitution supports redistributing wealth

  Implement a flat tax

• 2013-02-13: Bible endorses flat tax--10% tithing

Education Issues

Support school vouchers

• 2013-04-15: School choice increases competitive nature of education

Environmental Issues

Use tax incentives to promote efficient energy production and conservation

• 2012-01-24: Petroleum independence would deprive terrorists of funding

  Support off-shore drilling to tap new oil sources

• 2012-01-24: Intelligently tap our own resources offshore & in Alaska

Healthcare Issues

Reduce government involvement in the provision of health insurance for taxpayers

• 2013-02-13: Health savings account from birth; teach poor responsibility
• 2012-01-24: Two-tiered system ok as long as care is adequate

  Eliminate financial penalty from Obamacare for taxpayers that do not have health insurance

• 2013-10-13: ObamaCare is the worst thing since slavery

Immigration

Oppose amnesty for undocumented individuals

• 2012-01-24: Overwhelming majority want the southern border secured