Topic:
Domestic Affairs
1. Will our descendents ever live in as safe a world as pre-911?
K. Yes. More homeland security, more alliances.
B. Yes. Stay on offense, spread Freedom.
K. President missed capturing Bin Laden.
B. Use every asset at our disposal to keep Americans protected.
2. Why is there a flu vaccine shortage?
B. English company makes 50% of flu vaccine for US.
B. US discovered that vaccine was contaminated, so banned it.
B. Plea to healthy Americans: don't get flu shots this year.
B. Manufacturers are afraid of getting sued, why no one makes it.
K. Sympton of health care system that has worsened under Bush.
K. (Numbers of people without health care)
K. [How would everyone with health coverage help with flu problem?]
3. How can you keep "no new taxes for < $200k income" pledge?
K. Pay-as-you-go [Balanced budget?].
K. Roll back tax breaks for > $200k incomes.
B. Kerry's budget record in Senate is fiscally irresponsible.
B. Increases taxes for >$200k incomes affects small businesses.
4. What to tell a person who has lost his job to overseas outsourcing?
B. Education assistance for retraining.
B. Best way to keep jobs in America is through education.
K. (Attacks B on fiscal responsibility.)
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5. Is it fair
to blame government for lost jobs due to progress?
K. (No.)
K. US has to defend domestic companies in international arena.
B. (Responds to previous question)
K. Voted for tax cuts 600 times.
6. Do you believe homosexuality is a choice?
B. I don't know. Treat people with tolerance, respect, dignity.
B. Should not have to change views on sanctity of marriage.
B. Constitutional Amendment [!!!]
K. It's not a choice.
K. Partnership rights.
7. Catholics say it's sin to support abortion, stem cell research.
K. Respect views but disagree with them.
K. Pro-choice.
B. Important to promote a culture of life.
B. Adoption, maternity group homes, abstinance programs.
8. Health insurance +36% over last four years. Who's to blame?
B. No market forces involved in health care, third party buys.
B. Health Savings Plan so people can choose health care.
B. Frivolous lawsuits, health care field is behind in IT.
B. Generic drugs.
K. Canadian drugs. Have Medicare bargain for lower drug prices.
K. Health care for all Americans. [How?]
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