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Marijuana is a gateway drug. I believe that marijuana is a gateway drug.

Gay marriage should be a state issue. Says states and local governments should set their own marriage policies.

The 'War on Drugs' has not been effective in curbing illegal drug use. We’re losing the war on drugs.

Undocumented immigrants should be granted in-state tuition benefits. McCain co-sponsored the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors of 2007

Feminism is relevant. It's relevant to McCain b/c he values Sarah Palin as a "counterpoint" that effectively neutralises liberal feminist ideology

Local and state governments should not be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties that have public benefits for private uses. I have co-sponsored legislation to forbid this kind of government taking...

Morality and religion absolutely should play a role in public policymaking. But I think the number one issue people should make [in the] selection of the President of the United States is, 'Will this person carry on in the Judeo Christian principled tradition that has made this nation the greatest experiment in the history o

The government should not allow same-sex couples to adopt children. "No, I don't believe in gay adoption"

There are persuasive reasons to prohibit same-sex couples from raising children. We’ve proven that both parents are important in the success of a family so, no, I don’t believe in gay adoption

The death penalty should be available in cases of child rape. "an assault on law enforcement's efforts to punish these heinous felons for the most despicable crime"

Drugs should not be legalized. Increase penalties

The U.S. should enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag. John McCain stated in an Apr. 28, 1999 article titled "Statement of Senator John McCain on the Flag Protection Amendment Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary"

There is convincing evidence that a higher being exists. "there's no doubt in my mind that the hand of God was in what we are today"

Minors should be exempt from the death penalty. "Ban the death penalty for minors"

The government should regulate marriage. McCain For Government Regulation Of Marriage

Marriage should be defined as a union between one man and one woman. "I Believe In Preserving Sanctity Of The Union Between One Man And Woman"

The Constitution should not be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. In July 2004, McCain made the following remarks concerning the proposed amendment effectively banni...

There are circumstances under which I support capital punishment. McCain Supports Death Penalty

Marijuana for medicinal use should not be legalized. From ontheissues:Q: How do you reconcile the tolerance for alcohol with the intolerance for marijuan...

A belief in evolution does not contradict a belief in Creation. Here is a link to the Sciencegate blog that focuses on an appearance Senator McCain made on a public...

EVIDENCE: Is the Matthew Shepard Bill constitutional? No

UNKNOWN: Is the death penalty an effective crime deterrent?

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

UNKNOWN: Should public displays of religious content be permitted?

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

UNKNOWN: Should marijuana be legal?

UNKNOWN: Does violence in movies contribute to violence in society?

UNKNOWN: Should people stop using the the n-word?

UNKNOWN: Is homosexuality immoral?

UNKNOWN: Is affirmative action necessary?

UNKNOWN: Is raising children the primary purpose of marriage?

UNKNOWN: Should employers be required to accommodate breastfeeding mothers in the workplace?

UNKNOWN: Should government funds be used for religious purposes?

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

Morality and religion absolutely should play a role in public policymaking. But I think the number one issue people should make [in the] selection of the President of the United States is, 'Will this person carry on in the Judeo Christian principled tradition that has made this nation the greatest experiment in the history o

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

UNKNOWN: Are the drug sentencing laws in America fair?

UNKNOWN: Are religious beliefs vital to society?

UNKNOWN: Should homosexuals be allowed to enter the clergy?

UNKNOWN: Is man infallible?