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Marijuana is not a gateway drug. "I think that's silly"

Drugs should be legalized. All drugs should be decriminalized. Drugs should be distributed by any adult to other adults.

The U.S. should return to the gold standard. Gold is history's oldest and most stable currency.

Marriage should be defined as a union between one man and one woman. Supports definition of marriage as between a man and a woman

Marijuana should be legal. 500B on War on Drugs since 1970s has been a total failure

There are circumstances under which I support capital punishment. Ron Paul, U.S. Representative (R-TX), stated in an Aug. 25, 2007 interview

Marijuana for medicinal use should be legalized. Ron Paul speaking during a debate

Religious beliefs are vital to society. "The Founding Fathers envisioned a robustly Christian yet religiously tolerant America"

The 'War on Drugs' has not been effective in curbing illegal drug use. "A failed war on drugs"

Local and state governments should not be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties that have public benefits for private uses. "Congress Should Prevent Feds From Seizing Property"

The Constitution should not be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Voted against constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage

The U.S. should not enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag. Voted no on amendment

EVIDENCE: Should gay marriage be a state or federal issue? State

UNKNOWN: Should prostitution be legal?

The U.S. should return to the gold standard. Gold is history's oldest and most stable currency.

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

UNKNOWN: Is the use of contraceptives immoral?

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

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: Is homosexuality a choice?

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

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

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?