Scott Herndon’s Policies

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbasePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes

Crime › Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

the Economy › Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Environment › Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Education › Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education

Healthcare › Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes

Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners currently residing in the United States have the right to vote?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Economy › Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, but only for medical use

Immigration › Border Wall

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty

National Security › Military Congressional Approval

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Elections › Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, and switch to a representative democracy (popular vote) system

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Science › GMO Labels

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to ban GMOs

the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, until other countries are held to the same standards

Education › Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseNo

Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseYes, but mandatory prison for dealers and mandatory rehab for users

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseNo

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseNo

the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

SH>SH Scott Herndon voterbaseNo, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident

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