Matthew G Rascon

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Planned Parenthood provides a plethora of preventative care and treatment services as well as collects data regarding things like the spread of STDs. Inclusion of a singular service provided does not negate the net benefit of the organization. Any who are against the taxpayer funding of abortion providers should still want to see funding go towards the testing, tracking, care, and other services provided by planned parenthood.

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Planned Parenthood provides a plethora of preventative care and treatment services as well as collects data regarding things like the spread of STDs. Inclusion of a singular service provided does not negate the net benefit of the organization. Any who are against the taxpayer funding of abortion providers should still want to see funding go towards the testing, tracking, care, and other services provided by planned parenthood.

Agree

All medication should meet safety standards and be studied for any potential interactions with other medication.

Agree

All medication should meet safety standards and be studied for any potential interactions with other medication.

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the federal government does not have a role in the access or limitation, as an issue it is best left to the individual states.

the federal government does not have a role in the access or limitation, as an issue it is best left to the individual states.

some solutions would be to shift the tax burden off of the lower and middle class, return to sound levels of taxation for the wealthy, removing tax exemptions from billion-dollar multinational companies, and limiting campaign spending & lobbying.

some solutions would be to shift the tax burden off of the lower and middle class, return to sound levels of taxation for the wealthy, removing tax exemptions from billion-dollar multinational companies, and limiting campaign spending & lobbying.

Disagree

costs of college have increased drastically over the past decades and the loans border on predatory. reducing costs is still the primary fix, but the importance of education to our nation cannot be understated. the financial burden is not being shifted by forgiveness as it is simply an investment in the nation's future paid with existing tax dollars. what should be evaluated is who is causing the exorbitant cost and profiting off the system at the cost of the taxpayers.

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costs of college have increased drastically over the past decades and the loans border on predatory. reducing costs is still the primary fix, but the importance of education to our nation cannot be understated. the financial burden is not being shifted by forgiveness as it is simply an investment in the nation's future paid with existing tax dollars. what should be evaluated is who is causing the exorbitant cost and profiting off the system at the cost of the taxpayers.

Yes

on several levels, looking at social impact, Enviromental impact, and the efficiency of local government can play a big role in determining the ROI.

Yes

on several levels, looking at social impact, Enviromental impact, and the efficiency of local government can play a big role in determining the ROI.

"Believing that religion is a matter which lies solely between Man & his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, & not opinions..." - Thomas Jefferson. The founding fathers were rather clear that it is not the place of the government to establish a national church or interfere with the people's ability to practice their respective faiths, including favoring one religious practice or opinion over another.

"Believing that religion is a matter which lies solely between Man & his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, & not opinions..." - Thomas Jefferson. The founding fathers were rather clear that it is not the place of the government to establish a national church or interfere with the people's ability to practice their respective faiths, including favoring one religious practice or opinion over another.

Neutral

the question is lacking in context, the answer can vary depending on the baseness and the job an individual holds. a government employee is choosing to work as a representative of the government and as such cannot outright deny on the basis of beliefs (though they should be allowed to have someone else handle the issue in question without punishment.) A business has the rights to limit service based on moral/religious beliefs, it's not a government entity and is entitled to that protection.

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the question is lacking in context, the answer can vary depending on the baseness and the job an individual holds. a government employee is choosing to work as a representative of the government and as such cannot outright deny on the basis of beliefs (though they should be allowed to have someone else handle the issue in question without punishment.) A business has the rights to limit service based on moral/religious beliefs, it's not a government entity and is entitled to that protection.

there are numerous situations. Hospitals require vaccination as a precaution due to patient interaction, the armed forces require strenuous vaccinations. in otherwards, when there is a constant potential for detriment caused by the lack thereof.

there are numerous situations. Hospitals require vaccination as a precaution due to patient interaction, the armed forces require strenuous vaccinations. in otherwards, when there is a constant potential for detriment caused by the lack thereof.

having to pick a letter, Id go with B, in more depth, A is the baseline that we should aim for. I fully believe that the USA is wholly capable of implementing the best universal healthcare system in the world if we move towards that. With this as the baseline, the allowance of private practices for private healthcare options outside of a taxpayer funded healthcare system is more than acceptable. Baseline Univeral healthcare removes price gouging and markup from needless middlemen.

having to pick a letter, Id go with B, in more depth, A is the baseline that we should aim for. I fully believe that the USA is wholly capable of implementing the best universal healthcare system in the world if we move towards that. With this as the baseline, the allowance of private practices for private healthcare options outside of a taxpayer funded healthcare system is more than acceptable. Baseline Univeral healthcare removes price gouging and markup from needless middlemen.

somewhere between B and C “If you don’t fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition ultimately,"-Jim Mattis. While the US has been a bit too active in overseas affairs in the last few decades, there is a fine line between involved and too involved. "Soft power" is very much a necessity in regard to the safety and freedom of our country and an active presence on the world stage ultimately reduces the likelihood of needed military intervention/ involvement.

somewhere between B and C “If you don’t fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition ultimately,"-Jim Mattis. While the US has been a bit too active in overseas affairs in the last few decades, there is a fine line between involved and too involved. "Soft power" is very much a necessity in regard to the safety and freedom of our country and an active presence on the world stage ultimately reduces the likelihood of needed military intervention/ involvement.

Strongly Agree

we've all seen mention, talks and debate regarding the impact on military and cyber security threats. for those looking for more Info about the importance of Intellectual property law, and the economic threat of failing to protect IP, I'd recommend reading up on the non-profit corporation USI (US inventors).

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we've all seen mention, talks and debate regarding the impact on military and cyber security threats. for those looking for more Info about the importance of Intellectual property law, and the economic threat of failing to protect IP, I'd recommend reading up on the non-profit corporation USI (US inventors).

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I am not an expert in this field and haven't researched this subject enough to give a proper detailed response, however, it appears that one of the major underlying issues is the obesity epidemic we face. our current issue on that front has as a baseline led to a reduction of youth that would even qualify for service.

I am not an expert in this field and haven't researched this subject enough to give a proper detailed response, however, it appears that one of the major underlying issues is the obesity epidemic we face. our current issue on that front has as a baseline led to a reduction of youth that would even qualify for service.

Disagree

The border is expansive, and physical barriers and manpower alone will not amount to much. in regard to immigration, to quote Neil diamond, "on the boats and on the planes, they coming to America." ~40% of undocumented immigrants arrive via plane, and overstaying visas is another portion of the numbers for undocumented immigration, in reference to trafficking & other issues, sensors, and modern technology paired with good relations with Mexico will go a lot farther than physical barriers.

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The border is expansive, and physical barriers and manpower alone will not amount to much. in regard to immigration, to quote Neil diamond, "on the boats and on the planes, they coming to America." ~40% of undocumented immigrants arrive via plane, and overstaying visas is another portion of the numbers for undocumented immigration, in reference to trafficking & other issues, sensors, and modern technology paired with good relations with Mexico will go a lot farther than physical barriers.

in regard to our immigration laws, two areas that would greatly benefit from reevaluation are the U.S. capped percentage by country for immigration, and how we go about the distribution of immigrants seeking new life in the U.S. The attempted Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 was a move in the right direction that would change our immigration system to a more merit-based one that allowed the U.S. to allow in, and benefit from, skilled laborers wishing to come here.

in regard to our immigration laws, two areas that would greatly benefit from reevaluation are the U.S. capped percentage by country for immigration, and how we go about the distribution of immigrants seeking new life in the U.S. The attempted Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 was a move in the right direction that would change our immigration system to a more merit-based one that allowed the U.S. to allow in, and benefit from, skilled laborers wishing to come here.

Neutral

As a concept I'd agree, but there is severe issue with the current system that oversees charter and private schools. While private schools exist that set the standard for an exceptional education, there are countless underregulated and detrimental charter schools that damage the education and prospects of thousands of students. ~ 50% of charters fail, and the burden of cost in on the future of those students that missed out on a proper education.

Neutral

As a concept I'd agree, but there is severe issue with the current system that oversees charter and private schools. While private schools exist that set the standard for an exceptional education, there are countless underregulated and detrimental charter schools that damage the education and prospects of thousands of students. ~ 50% of charters fail, and the burden of cost in on the future of those students that missed out on a proper education.

Strongly Disagree

standardized education and a well-funded Department of education is vital in ensuring the US properly educates the next generation. this is an instance where a federal baseline in needed to ensure a bare minimum is met. fine-tuning and refining at a state and community level can still happen, but there needs to be a system in place to ensure that said minimum standard is met.

Strongly Disagree

standardized education and a well-funded Department of education is vital in ensuring the US properly educates the next generation. this is an instance where a federal baseline in needed to ensure a bare minimum is met. fine-tuning and refining at a state and community level can still happen, but there needs to be a system in place to ensure that said minimum standard is met.

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I was born, raised, and am a practicing Catholic.

I was born, raised, and am a practicing Catholic.

Agree

there are numerous steps in a proper system of voter registration that prevent voter fraud. Photo ID at the polls doesn't account for much where there already exists the means by which to verify voter data additionally, poll worker training does not include things like identification of tampered/false ID. use of mail-in ballots actually further increase security as they require more signatures, more active use of voter info, and can allow for more time to scrutinize and seek out any issues.

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there are numerous steps in a proper system of voter registration that prevent voter fraud. Photo ID at the polls doesn't account for much where there already exists the means by which to verify voter data additionally, poll worker training does not include things like identification of tampered/false ID. use of mail-in ballots actually further increase security as they require more signatures, more active use of voter info, and can allow for more time to scrutinize and seek out any issues.

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the electoral college is an outdated and antiquated system that doesn't provide any tangible benefit to the country of today, instead it acts to limit the voice of the people, enabling situations where a candidate can win the popular vote by an overwhelming margin but lose, and create a system where candidates ignore the vast majority of the country in favor of a small handful of swing and battleground states. the outcome and focus should be on the whole nation, not a select few states.

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the electoral college is an outdated and antiquated system that doesn't provide any tangible benefit to the country of today, instead it acts to limit the voice of the people, enabling situations where a candidate can win the popular vote by an overwhelming margin but lose, and create a system where candidates ignore the vast majority of the country in favor of a small handful of swing and battleground states. the outcome and focus should be on the whole nation, not a select few states.

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man-made or otherwise, the change in climate is a global threat, and a domestic issue. paired with other worrisome issues like the rampant expansion of the wild Boar population, this has become a burden on US agriculture. unreliable Yields and topsoil depletion paired with Billions in loss and damage caused by feral hogs annually make climate change a dire issue for US agricultural production and independence.

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man-made or otherwise, the change in climate is a global threat, and a domestic issue. paired with other worrisome issues like the rampant expansion of the wild Boar population, this has become a burden on US agriculture. unreliable Yields and topsoil depletion paired with Billions in loss and damage caused by feral hogs annually make climate change a dire issue for US agricultural production and independence.

while gas and oil are vital and have to be continued and maintained until the alternatives are fully implemented, the Future of reliable energy for the US is undoubtably solar and nuclear energy.

while gas and oil are vital and have to be continued and maintained until the alternatives are fully implemented, the Future of reliable energy for the US is undoubtably solar and nuclear energy.

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grouping fiscal, economic, social, and foreign policy together does not allow for the nuisance all this need. socially I could be called liberal. My views on foreign policy could be called moderate. But, when it comes to both fiscal and economic policy, the answer depends on if we take a short-sighted view, all spending sounds liberal. but with an appropriate timescale, proper spending today can drastically reduce costs down the line. and that is conservative spending in its purest form.

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grouping fiscal, economic, social, and foreign policy together does not allow for the nuisance all this need. socially I could be called liberal. My views on foreign policy could be called moderate. But, when it comes to both fiscal and economic policy, the answer depends on if we take a short-sighted view, all spending sounds liberal. but with an appropriate timescale, proper spending today can drastically reduce costs down the line. and that is conservative spending in its purest form.

the protection and welfare of its people, the pursuit of new heights, and ensuring the happiness, liberty, and health of those they govern. government is supposed to by the people, of the people, and for the people ... never for the sake of one's own persoanl wealth or advancement.

the protection and welfare of its people, the pursuit of new heights, and ensuring the happiness, liberty, and health of those they govern. government is supposed to by the people, of the people, and for the people ... never for the sake of one's own persoanl wealth or advancement.

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Increasing the number of seats is important, as the highest court of the land, having judges of both adequate number, knowledge, and experience ensure that proper deliberation and insight is provided to all supreme court cases. The small number make the court easy to politicize despite the need for the court to stay A-political. More judges might mean more deliberation & require more consenting opinions for a verdict, but is that not inherently beneficial for us as a nation?

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Increasing the number of seats is important, as the highest court of the land, having judges of both adequate number, knowledge, and experience ensure that proper deliberation and insight is provided to all supreme court cases. The small number make the court easy to politicize despite the need for the court to stay A-political. More judges might mean more deliberation & require more consenting opinions for a verdict, but is that not inherently beneficial for us as a nation?

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redirection of funds in and of itself is a bit of a failed solution. Though the community programs require funding, and we very much need to shift some of the tasks away from the police, a flat defunding or redirection of funds is putting the carriage before the horse. the police shouldn't have to handle half the extra work outside the scope of their job, and there should be separate programs allowing the police to focus on their jobs, but till those programs return they need the funding.

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redirection of funds in and of itself is a bit of a failed solution. Though the community programs require funding, and we very much need to shift some of the tasks away from the police, a flat defunding or redirection of funds is putting the carriage before the horse. the police shouldn't have to handle half the extra work outside the scope of their job, and there should be separate programs allowing the police to focus on their jobs, but till those programs return they need the funding.

proper background checks, enforced storage and safety requirements, and permits. properly enforced proper regulation > bans.

proper background checks, enforced storage and safety requirements, and permits. properly enforced proper regulation > bans.