Surrea Ivy

Strongly Agree

Life is defined as the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death. This is observed at conception; therefore the intentional interruption of that function is murder. Medical procedures are provided for mothers in peril that can result in the death of the child. That is not abortion. Rape is an egregious offense to anyone, but the child should not receive a death sentence for someone else's crime. Both instances are less than 5% of abortions.

Strongly Disagree

I remember watching my grandmother suffering with cancer. The pain and the horror of watching such a strong woman being eaten away by this disease without hope in sight. I remember her saying to me that she wanted the pain to end. I asked her why God just wouldn't take her. She said, "As long as you breathe you have purpose, purpose out lives life, and our existence is not permanent. You can only control what you originate, and life originate with God."

Abortion is a violent act that results in death of a person 100% of the time. On a social justice level: these deaths, the vast majority are performed on minorities. More minority babies were killed in abortion than lives lost during slavery; furthermore, their premise behind Planned Parenthood was genocide against minorities. Their locations are in predominately minority occupied communities. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/07/23/racism-eugenics-margaret-sanger-deserves-no-honors-column/5480192002/. On a Moral Front: I don't see a circumstance when taking the life of an innocent child is acceptable. Life is hard and full of trouble. We should seek to minimize that as much as possible. In the case of rape: abortion does not eradicate the fact that her body was violated, and it doesn't change the fact that life was created from that moment, but redemption can occur. The mother does not deserve to be violated twice for the sins of another. Couples who wanted children can receive redemption from the tragedy. Erasing the child, does not cure the pain of the experience. Justice for the crime cures the pain. Not making rapist mentally ill patience, invoking sympathy and acceptance. Abortion, as with Rape, in the invasion of a woman's body that mars the soul in addition to violating and harming her body. https://youtu.be/j0tQZhEisaE In the case of maternal death, if the treatment needed to sustain the mother's life results in the death of the child, that is not abortion. However, to terminate a life on a probability that something could have happened, which is less than 1% of documented cases, is murder. It should not be "elective" to murder someone. Furthermore, Abortion Clinics are amongst the most unregulated, facilities, with procedures that are performed, often times, by unqualified individuals, that has documented accusations of coercion, misinformation, sterilization, and death. I just don't see its necessity, medically or morally. Life Matters, and when we pick and choose when it matters, we leave all life to subject to individual discretion.

Strongly Disagree

My mother always said, "What people give you, they can take it away." No one is entitled to what another earned. I have no intentions of being "broke" my entire life, so I want to make sure that once my dedication, perseverance, and hardwork pays off, it won't be taken, because another did not put in their time. It lessen the satisfaction and power that comes from "making it". I believe a redistribution of knowledge and opportunity will lessen the gap between the wealthy and working class.

Strongly Agree

This is a basic economic principle. If you live your life on credit too long, you will file bankruptcy. We find ourselves with an administration that feels that they can send promissory notes, which is what money is, to any and everyone without any thing to back the note. This is insanity and a guarantees our money will carry the value of toilet paper.

I would advocate for a consumption tax only, removing the power for the private entity called the IRS.

Agree

Christanphobics don't want Jesus mentioned because the truths expressed in the scriptures contradicts the lifestyle choices of some. Islamaphobics are persecuted for perceived religious act of violence. Anti-Semites are attacking the Jewish community histrionically. Just because you are Christian doesn't mean that you hate people who don't agree. Just because you a Muslim doesn't make you a terrorist, and just because you are jewish doesn't condemn you to violence. The risk is bias.

Neutral

I've always lived off the premise that I go where I am celebrated, not where I am tolerated. Since my money represents a portion of my life that I have given away from my dreams and ambitions, I will not spend it on people who don't want it. In that same spirit, I don't believe I need to violate another to avoid being violated. If that is not what you want to do, don't. There is someone else who will, and they can have my money.

The freedom of religion has been defined by the Constitution as a right granted inherit by God; therefore the government (state) has no jurisdiction; however, it the the responsibility of the government to maintain the peace and cohabit ability of the religions to dwell in unity. In layman's terms, one can believe as they choose, worship as they choose, and practice as they choose so long as the practice does not cause a tangible loss of another.

There is no circumstance. Vaccinations are preventative methods; therefore elective. When something is elective, it is optional. if a school, employer, or government entity requires a vaccination, three things must transpire. 1. The requirer must assume all responsibilities and liabilities for the vaccination. 2. The vaccinated should be afforded an exemption. 3. The vaccinated should be allowed to be treated, observed, reviewed, and/or examined by the physician of his/her choosing.B

Option B is closer to my belief.

Option B and C, combined, are more my thought process.

Neutral

Both Palestinians and Israeli citizens are suffering at the West Bank. We should broker a way for both sides to occupy in peace. I will need to explore the issues of both sides to formulate a strategy, but measures that lead to peace should be employed.

Strongly Agree

Each nation shares the world with each other, and it is valuable for us to develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with those we share the world with; however, any nation that has the majority of its citizens needs outsourced is not safe or sovereign. America must learn to put the sovereignty and safety of the nation at the top of the nonnegotiable list. Bring manufacturing of medicine, technology, and agriculture back to the shores of America, and reduce the debt held by other nations.

Terrorism connected to religion, regardless if it is Islam or not, is a massive threat to the safety of the nation. We must be clear, decisive, and definitive about the actions that we take against terrorism. In addition to being definitive, we must also provide swift and strong consequences for those who would seek to mar the religion of Islam by their violent, aggressive, and evil acts, and we must send a clear message that threats of any kind will not be tolerated without extreme consequence. Specifically, educate official that faith married with terrorism creates a situation where redemption and grace is not an option. Educate the public that despite the fact these individuals are using a religion as its cover, we cannot hold the entire community to the their actions. Encourage those of that faith to actively participate in denouncing and detouring that behavior.

Strongly Agree

Absolutely. By having boundaries, you force entry into one area which allows you to concentrate resources in that area to prevent trafficking of any types, plus preserve the safety of those who live on the border. The same reason we put up fences and walls. Boundaries are not designed to keep people out, but to show others how to engage with us safely and securely.

Agree

These requirements are already outlined by law. We just need enforcers.

Agree

No one should be persecuted for living their lives as they see fit, as long as their lifestyle permits for others to do the same.

Strongly Disagree

America does teach a biased history. We are in need of education reform; however, with individuals like myself, Barak Obama, Michelle Obama, Steve Harvey, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Jay Z, Tiffiany Haddish, and a host of others rising from he ashes of a pretty dark path, how can we continue to say that America is FUNDAMENTALLY, meaning basically racist. Racism is a character flaw. if a system is racist, it is racist because the head is racist.

I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He died on the cross, and rose again on the third day. This granted us, not only redemption from sin, but the power to live righteous and good lives. I believe my faith requires me to judge my actions and thoughts concerning life and others, and to treat all mankind with the same dignity and respect I would expect. Every human represents and aspect of God, regardless of their race, creed, orientation, etc. The Bible says if I refuse to treat people of all walks of life less than a fellow Christian, I am not an obedient believer. I believe my faith requires me to act with integrity and to do all things with the heart that is set toward reconciliation, not division. I am commanded to build a safe place for all mankind, and I am obedient to that call. This requires me to make decisions with the whole in mind.

Strongly Disagree

I am required to show an ID to buy alcohol, purchase cigarettes, cash a check, get into a club, go into a government building, drive a car, get a job, and register for classes. It stands to reason that I would need to show and ID to make a decision that will directly effect the direction and success of the nation.

Did not answer

Disagree

Reparations would serve to make sure that the economy of America will collapse. What ever financial gain given by reparations would be worth nothing. We should make a consorted effort, as a society, to bring opportunity zones, start up support, trade based training into the school system

YES!!! Emphatically, yes! A United State cannot operate with each culture "ranked" to determine success. Having said that, I do not believe that racism, while existing, is the reason we have domestic security issues. Our domestic security issues stem from

Did not answer

Did not answer

Did not answer

Did not answer

Did not answer

Did not answer

Did not answer

Did not answer

Did not answer

Did not answer