Ross Perot’s Policies on Social Issues

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

Ross Perot voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

What is your stance on abortion?

Public statementsPro-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?

Ross Perot voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social › Marital Rape

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

Ross Perot voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape

Social › Gun Buyback

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

Ross Perot voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Social › Gender Identity

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

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

Social › Gender Transition

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

Ross Perot voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

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?

Ross Perot voterbaseYes, 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?

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

Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Ross Perot voterbaseNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions

Social › Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

Ross Perot voterbaseNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Ross Perot voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social › Government Mandates

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

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

Ross Perot voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Ross Perot 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?

Ross Perot voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Social › Safe Spaces

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

Ross Perot 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?

Ross Perot voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Social › Niqāb

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

Ross Perot voterbaseYes, 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?

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

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