James Oberstar (D-MN) - Family & Society

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Affirmative action is necessary. Oberstar believes the federal government should continue affirmative action programs.

Affirmative action is constitutional. Oberstar believes the federal government should continue affirmative action programs.

The Constitution should not be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman

There are no circumstances under which I support capital punishment. Additionally, the legislation expanded the use of the death penalty, which I oppose in all cases.

Marijuana for medicinal use should be legalized. Oberstar favor allowing doctors to recommend marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes.

The U.S. should not enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag. I cannot support a Constitutional amendment to ban flag burning

UNKNOWN: What legal rights to a relationship of consenting adults should be available for same-sex couples?

UNKNOWN: Should marriage be defined as a union between one man and one woman?

UNKNOWN: Is the use of contraceptives immoral?

UNKNOWN: Is there convincing evidence that a higher being exists?

UNKNOWN: Should marijuana be legal?

UNKNOWN: Should the Pledge of Allegiance include the phrase "under God"?

UNKNOWN: Should schools teach Intelligent Design as a scientific theory?

UNKNOWN: Is feminism relevant?

UNKNOWN: Should drugs be legalized?

UNKNOWN: Is homosexuality a choice?

UNKNOWN: Should local and state governments be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties for private uses that have public benefits?

UNKNOWN: Should morality and religion play a role in the making of public policy?

UNKNOWN: Are there persuasive non-religious reasons to prohibit same-sex marriage?

UNKNOWN: Are religious beliefs vital to society?

UNKNOWN: Should the government allow same-sex couples to adopt children?

UNKNOWN: Should the death penalty be available in cases of child rape?

UNKNOWN: Has the 'War on Drugs' been effective in curbing illegal drug use?

UNKNOWN: Should the United States issue a formal apology for slavery?

UNKNOWN: Should undocumented immigrants be granted in-state tuition benefits?

UNKNOWN: Should the government regulate marriage?

UNKNOWN: Can doubt be part of faith?

UNKNOWN: Is homosexuality immoral?

UNKNOWN: Should government funding be available to religious organizations for the purpose of performing a social good?

UNKNOWN: Should African Americans receive reparations for slavery?

UNKNOWN: Is the death penalty an effective crime deterrent?

UNKNOWN: Should public displays of religious content be permitted?

UNKNOWN: Was President Obama's statement about Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s arrest appropriate?

UNKNOWN: Should prisons be privatized?

UNKNOWN: Is there a non-religious basis for universal principles of morality?

UNKNOWN: Are there persuasive reasons to prohibit same-sex couples from raising children?

UNKNOWN: Should homosexuals be allowed to enter the clergy?

UNKNOWN: Should the government mandate paid parental leave?

UNKNOWN: Should minors be exempt from the death penalty?

UNKNOWN: Have you ever smoked marijuana?