Monday, September 8, 2008

The Presidential Candidates

I found this and thought it was a great way to cut thru the BS and get to the issues and where Obama and McCain stand, so I thought I would share it with you. Going to be a very interesting, and hard fought election.

This is from the non-partisan website ProCon.org. I know you're not dumb, but just to clarify a "Pro" stance means yes he's for it, the "Con" stance means he's against it.

Should abortion remain a legal option in America?
Obama: Pro.
McCain: Con.

Has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) had an overall benefit for the US?
Obama: Con.
McCain: Pro.

Should sex education in our schools be based on abstinence only?
Obama: Con.
McCain: Pro.

Should drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) be allowed?
Obama: Con.
McCain: Con.

Are more federal regulations on guns and ammunition needed?
Obama: Pro.
McCain: Con.

Should all Americans have a right to government or employer subsidized basic health care?
Obama: Pro.
McCain: Con.

Should illegal aliens receive any of the rights or benefits that lawful permanent residents enjoy?
Obama: Pro.
McCain: Pro.

Should there be a Constitutional amendment or federal law defining marriage as only between a man and a woman?
Obama: Con.
McCain: Con.

Should marijuana be a medical option?
Obama: Pro.
McCain: Con.

Should Social Security be privatized?
Obama: Con.
McCain: Pro.