Went over maps.
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Abortion-
*Democrats would be for abortion because its your body
*Republican is against because it goes against the bible and what not
*Early 80's they started preaching about aids and more attention came in 90's.
*Abortion rates dropped when they started preaching about aids and started using protection
*Iowa one parent must be informed before the abortion
Flag burning-
*You can legally burn flags {free speech}
*Democrats is okay with it because its free speech
*Republicans are against it because they're more conservative
*Republicans tried to pass a law to ban flag burning
*10 years ago a teacher burned a flag in his classroom.. he lost his job because of the fire
Gun Control-
*Republicans are more for guns
*Democrats want to take them away
*Republicans think its right to own guns to protect yourself
Enviroment;
Democrats-strong regulations are needed to protect the enviroment
Republicans-Strong enviromental laws harm the economy
Race Relations;
Democrats-Strong anti-discrimination laws are needed. favor affirmitive action
Republicans-People and bussinesses can be trusted not to discriminate. many oppose affirmative action
Minimun Wage;
Democrats-Favor the increase the minimum wage to help workers
Republicans-Oppose do not raise the minimum wage because it hurts businesses
Healthcare;
Democrats-Goverment should require universial access to healthcare
Republicans-Private insurers are preferable to goverment controlled system
- Obama's healthcare plan is called [The Affordable Care Act of March 2010]
Taxes;
Democrats-Increase taxes on the wealthy to pay for public programs
Republicans-Cutting taxes for everyone helps the economy
Gratuated income tax- the more money you make the more taxes you pay
Military;
Democrats- Cut military spending; expand veterans benifits; act in concert with other nations and or with support form NATO and the UN
Republicans- Increase military spending; cut veterans benefits' dont be constrained by other nations or by NATO and the UN
Death Penalty;
Democrats- Oppose; It is not a deterrent and innocent people are in jeopardy. Innocent might be killed because they were framed.
Republicans- Favor; The death penalty is necessary and effective. Saves money because you don't have to use tax money to keep criminals in prison.
1972 death penalty was found cruel and unusual punishment and unconstitutional in the United States, Iowa has no death penalty but could possibly if we wanted it. Then in the late 70's its cruel and unusual. Then it was okay.
Gay Marriage;
Democrats- Everyone should have same rights
Republicans- Marriage is a sacred bond between man and women
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