(Source of information: Wikipedia's article: Political Positions of Mitt Romney)
Abortion: pro-life
Capital punishment: against
Censorship: against the Fairness Doctrine
Child protection: "would propose a "One-Strike, You're Ours" law for child sex offenders convicted of using the internet to prey on children."
Education: supports No Child Left Behind
Abstinence education: supports this in public schools
Prayer in schools: He was against this in 1994, but in 2007 said ""We ought to allow ceremonies, graduation ceremonies and public events that we have the ability to recognize the Creator."
Gas crisis: Wishes to become independent of foreign oil by using alternative fuels as well as domestic reserves of petroleum. Wants to drill on federal land.
Environment\Global warming: Pro-environment; regulation of greenhouse gas emissions through voluntary measures.
Family life: "Mitt Romney has said that strong families are one of his three pillars, along with military and economy, for a strong America."
Gun control: Romney has "flip-flopped" on this issue, one stating that he supported "the right of individuals to keep and bear arms as guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution", and at another date saying he supported gun control and a ban on assault weapons.
Health Care: supports the right of states to form their own health care plans for their respective state citizens. Against universal health care.
Same-Sex Marriage\Civil Unions: Romney has avidly supported same-sex marriage in the past, saying ""We must make equality for gays and lesbians a mainstream concern." However, in his 2008 campaign, Romney stated that "I oppose same-sex marriage. that I oppose same-sex marriage" and "I also oppose civil unions."
Medical Marijuana: stated "I am not in favor of legalizing medical marijuana."
Stem Cell Research: Believes it is ethical, but opposes research involving cloned embryos and opposes federal funding for it.
Free Trade: supports
Minimum Wage: supports predictable, steady "changes" in the minimum wage.
Taxation: has pledged to not produce any new taxes or increase any existing taxes; advocated for the elimination of the estate tax.
Immigration: supports legal immigration and decreased illegal immigration. Opposes amnesty for illegal aliens, but supports a path to citizenship for them, without any special treatment over legal immigrants, as well as the requirement to pay taxes and register with the government.
Iran: Believes the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Iran if the latter country threatens to use nuclear weapons is an option.
Iraq War: Romney has stated: "so long as there is a reasonable prospect of success, our wisest course is to seek stability in Iraq, with additional troops endeavoring to secure the civilian population." Is willing to withdraw from Iraq if the surge proves unsuccessful, which Romney believes is too early to tell.
Pakistan: Wishes to aid this country in military, informational, and governmental ways through the Special Partnership Force.
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