Joanne R. Terry

Abortion is one of the most difficult decisions a person can make, and the government should not arbitrarily make it for them. Reproductive decisions between women, their doctor, their family and their faith should not be overridden by politicians or the government. The government should not restrict abortion healthcare access until viability or when the health or life of the mother is in danger.

Agree

As long as the reporting does not include personal identification information.

Strongly Disagree

Women's health clinics provide access to affordable OB-GYN services beyond abortion including screening for cancer and other diseases and providing access to contraception that make abortions unnecessary. Women's overall health should not be compromised because of just one of the legal services provided.

Agree

Everyone should have the freedom to make their own end-of-life decisions without being forced by the government to follow someone else's beliefs.

Strongly Agree

In fact, the right balance of social programs protects our economic system. When too many people can't make it in our economy, that's when the threat of socialist revolution on the left and fascist revolution on the right become real threats. It's essential that everyone has the opportunity to fully participate in our economy by having access to quality public education, housing security, food security, access to healthcare and childcare services, as a minimum.

I believe there should be a minimum wage, but that it be tied to the cost of living in individual counties. We need to make sure that a good job is enough to provide for yourself and your family, but this is not the same in all areas.

Yes

Investment decisions should consider ESG ratings to ensure we are supporting companies that have ethical business practices, are socially responsible & meet or exceed environmental standards and regulations without violations or lawsuits.

The government should never be allowed to close churches unless some illegal activity, such as drugs, human trafficking or money laundering, is found to be operating on its premises.

Disagree

Private individuals and businesses should not be required to provide services they don't want to, but they should be required to prominently post what they deny so the public can make decisions on where to seek services. Individuals that work for public institutions, companies and the government need to follow the policies and laws of those entities. If an individual does not want to follow those policies, they should find employment elsewhere.

B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. I do believe that people should pay into their healthcare service, even if provided by the government, based on ability to pay. However, we have to find ways to control healthcare costs so that government provided options can be self-sustaining. I do not believe that anyone should be denied healthcare because they can't afford it.

Vaccinations have been very effective in controlling diseases like polio and smallpox, COVID, RSV and flu. The Constitution mandates that the government promote the general Welfare. Private employers should be able to make their own policies.

Strongly Agree

I think there's broad agreement on this.

Yes, it's important. Israel is the only stable democracy in the region, and as an ally, they provide valuable intel that keeps the US safer from terrorist organizations that seek to harm us.

Strongly Agree

We should pass the bi-partisan border bill that conservative Senator James Lankford helped to write. We should not be allowing more immigrants to cross illegally because some politicians want to use it as a campaign issue.

Strongly Disagree

Parents have always had a choice of schools. By this logic, people without school-age children shouldn't have to pay school taxes and that would have widespread damage to our economy. Public education is about living in an educated society, fighting generational poverty, and providing equal access to good jobs & careers, reducing the need for social programs. The US is strongest economy in the world because of educational opportunities provided to all our youth with public education.

Strongly Agree

Child abuse, bodily mutilation & sexual assault are already illegal, as it should be! Children should also be protected from teaching that the LGBTQ community is an ideological movement that should be judged and discriminated against. It is irresponsible to do so and contributes to the youth mental health crisis in this country.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their own minor children, but not for other people's children. There should be an option for children to seek intervention if their parents make decisions such as denying cancer treatments.

Neutral

Depends on the situation. Healthcare decisions should be between a person, their doctor, their faith and their family without government interference.

Neutral

Any religion can define marriage for their followers independent of the government. Marriage when defined as a civil legal status is independent of any specific religious belief. There are many religious people that accept same sex-marriage as valid and accepted within their religious beliefs. The United States government is based on the principle of separation of church and state and should not define any legal status consistent with any specific religious belief.

I believe in being a good neighbor in my community and a good steward of the earth. I believe we should treat others as we would want to be treated if we were in their shoes. I believe that everyone should have the freedom to believe as they choose, and not be forced to follow other people's beliefs.

Neutral

Voting laws are up to each individual state. Currently Florida requires photo identification when voting in person and I do not intend to change that.

Neutral

Voting laws are up to each individual state. I believe in increasing democratic participation in these types of decisions, so I believe Floridians should vote whether to join the compact.

Yes, all forms of discrimination are threats to domestic security.   We've seen a lot of violence in the history of our country from hate groups promoting discrimination and from targeted groups fighting for equal rights.  Until we get to a place where we are all treated as human beings and equally respected regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or religion, this threat of violence will continue and potentially get worse.

Neutral

There is no question that we have had policies within institutions that have been racist. In fact, opponents of Affirmative Action assert those policies are fundamentally racist. I believe that policies that are perceived to be racist should be adjudicated on a case-by-case basis.

Neutral

Transgender people are such a small percentage (~0.6%) of the population and each case is so individual that I don't believe a one-size-fits-all policy should be forced on every institution and situation. If and when an issue arises, it should be handled on a case-by-case basis by the specific institutions or organizations involved in accordance with their policy based on objective criteria.

D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action. Regardless of the cause, the increasing severity of our weather is undeniable and is costing lives and billions of dollars. I believe we can find a balance of using technology to transition to cleaner energy sources where it makes sense and as technology evolves without disrupting our economy. I think the progress we've made in the past decade is proof of that and I don't understand why this is politically controversial.

I believe different needs are best served by different energy sources. The most reliable approach is to have a mix of energy sources, incorporate new technology and cleaner approaches where possible and economically feasible.

No!

No!

To protect the country from foreign & domestic adversaries, protect our rights & freedoms under the Constitution, enforce the laws without political interference. To promote a stable economy by providing the right level of social services for equal opportunity to the American dream & protects us from extremist uprising of socialism or fascism. To ensure veterans, seniors & the disabled have needed services. To provide regulations to protect the environment, and access to clean air & water.

Moderate

I believe there are good ideas on all sides to ensure we have a sustainable, resilient and inclusive economy. I believe that in the United States, everyone should have the freedom to believe as they choose, live their lives as they choose and be free from others trying to force them to act in accordance with other people's beliefs.

Neutral

I believe local counties and municipalities should have the freedom to make decisions that are right for their communities.

People should not be allowed to carry concealed weapons without a permit that requires background checks and training as is currently allowed in Florida. We should all have the freedom to go to the grocery store, park, library, restaurants, or anywhere without wondering who is carrying a weapon and could be provoked to use it at any moment. I believe in gun registration, red flag laws, background checks, and bans on automatic assault weapons and any weapon that out-guns police officers.

No

No. A good person with a gun is only effective against a bad person with a gun after someone has already been hurt, or worse, killed. More guns in our schools will result in more gun violence incidents in our schools. I believe children, teachers and all school workers should have the freedom to go to school without being afraid of not going home.