Mike Naig’s Policies on Social Issues

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Mike Naig voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Party’s support basePro-life

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Mike Naig voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social › Gender Transition

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

Party’s support baseNo

Social › Gun Buyback

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

Mike Naig voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Social › Gender Identity

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

Mike Naig voterbaseNo, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care

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?

Mike Naig voterbaseYes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse

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 › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Social › Marital Rape

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

Mike Naig voterbaseYes

Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Mike Naig voterbaseYes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures

Social › Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

Mike Naig voterbaseNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

Social › DEI vs Merit Based Hiring

Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?

Party’s support baseYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Mike Naig voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

Party’s support baseYes

Social › Confederate Flag

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

Party’s support baseYes

Social › Government Mandates

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

Mike Naig voterbaseNo

Social › Federal DEI Programs

Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?

Party’s support baseYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

Mike Naig voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

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?

Party’s support baseNo

Social › Safe Spaces

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

Mike Naig voterbaseNo, 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?

Mike Naig voterbaseYes, 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?

Party’s support baseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Social › Euthanasia

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

Party’s support baseYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

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 baseYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

Party’s support baseNo

Social › Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

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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