John B. Anderson’s Policies on Social Issues

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

John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

What is your stance on abortion?

John B. Anderson voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

ChatGPTNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Social › Gun Buyback

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

John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Social › Gender Identity

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

ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

Social › Gender Transition

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

ChatGPTYes, but only if they are at least 16 years old

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?

John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

Social › Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

ChatGPTYes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion) and is not based on critical race theory

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

ChatGPTNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Social › Government Mandates

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

John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Social › Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Social › Safe Spaces

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

John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

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?

John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references

Social › Niqāb

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

John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Social › Euthanasia

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

ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

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