Mark Schauer MyOcracy topics and responses

Criminal Justice

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

• 1998-11-01: End mandatory minimum sentences for drug-related crimes

Civil Rights

Prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation

• 2010-03-03: Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays
• 2009-06-24: ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays
• 2009-04-02: Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes

  Support for gun rights

• 2010-05-18: Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message

  Abortion rights: Women should choose

• 2010-04-13: Supports federal funding of abortion

Economic Issues

Implement a flat tax

• 1998-11-01: Decrease corporate tax; support individual flat tax

Environmental Issues

Support off-shore drilling to tap new oil sources

• 2008-11-04: Increase domestic oil production: drill in ANWR & offshore

  Support cap-and-trade programs to address industrial emissions

• 2009-06-26: Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution

Healthcare Issues

Increase amount of children covered by Medicaid reimbursements for health costs

• 2009-01-14: Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program