Tim McMaster’s Policies on Social Issues

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Personal answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Social › Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social › Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

Personal answerNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Social › Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

Personal answerNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies

Social › Religious Freedom Act

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

Personal answerYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason

Social › Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Tim McMaster voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Social › Government Definition of Gender

Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?

Party’s support baseYes

Social › Religious Service Ban

Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?

Party’s support baseNo

Social › Marital Rape

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

Personal answerYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape

Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Personal answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations

Social › Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

Personal answerNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Personal answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Social › Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

Personal answerNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

Social › Federal DEI Programs

Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?

Party’s support baseYes

Social › First Amendment

Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

Personal answerYes, but do not waste money removing existing references

Social › Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

Personal answerNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Social › Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

Party’s support baseNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Party’s support baseNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

Party’s support baseNo

Social › Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

Party’s support baseNo

Social › Affirmative Action Contracts

Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?

Party’s support baseYes

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

Party’s support baseNo

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