Eric Deaton on Homeland Security

More spending on military R&D and hardware

Slightly Increase Intelligence operations
Slightly Increase Military hardware
Maintain Status on National missile defense
Maintain Status on salary and benefits for active duty personnel
Maintain Status on Programs to improve troop retention rates
Greatly Increase Research and development of new weapons

Source: Ohio Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test Aug 11, 2010

The Patriot Act respects civil liberties

Q: Do you think the Patriot Act harms civil liberties or respects civil liberties?

A: Support.

Source: Email interview on 2010 Senate race with OnTheIssues.org Mar 4, 2010

Neutral on expanding the armed forces

Q: Do you support or oppose expanding the armed forces?

A: Neutral.

Source: Email interview on 2010 Senate race with OnTheIssues.org Mar 4, 2010

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