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4 The Compass November 3, 2000
Election 2000
by Amanda Parker
Assistant Editor
With November the 7th
around the corner and with
voter frustrations on the rise it is
thus time for voters to
participate in what is
one of the closest
presidential races in
history. In short
another president will
be taking office, thus
setting forth a new
leader. So who do
you want leading the
country for the next
four years? George W.
Bush ?or A1 Gore?
It is disappointing to learn that
majority does not participate in
voting and have no desire to do
so when many of the issues that
are fought daily could be
addressed with the willingness
to participate in voting and with
the willingness to get a strong
compitent leader ,with your
similar behefs, in office .
“Before you decide to affiliate
yourself you must first decide
what’s important to you, not your
parents, co-workers, or friends.
After decision has been made then
select which party platform best
George W. Bush
supports your interest .Neither
party will full-fill 100% of your
needs however one party will
tend to favor your beliefs ; that
should be your party” said Pernell
Bardett, proud Republican.
With the assimulation
of many ideas, values
and beliefs, it is thus
proper to distinguish
the differing issues of
each candidate.
Gore believes in
mandatory background
checks and child safety
locks. He would like to
ban partial birth
abortions, except for
maternal health. He believes in
renewable energy ,instead of
nuclear power. He believes hate
crimes stigmatizes whole groups
enforced as civil rights. He
would hke to fund and enforce
the Disabihties Act. He believes
Affirmative Action should be
mended, instead of ended it. Gay
Rights :find some way for civic
union ,but not gay marriage
Support same sex partnerships.
In regards to crime he believes
50,000 more police are needed
to cut the crime rate for next 10
yrs.. he believes in death penalty
for deterrence, but carefully. He schools for inherent values. In
beheves the U.S. military is best regards to Affirmative Action he
in history of the world. He
believes science doesn’t say
medical marijuana is proper. He
would like to make annually 10,
000 of college tuition
tax deductible. He
holds entertainment
mdustry accountable
and he would like to
have more restrictions
on underage smoking.
Bush believes every
child born and unborn
ought to be protected.
Despite prosperity”It’s
time for a change in
believes Affirmative Access
means a fair shot for everyone.
He believes in tolerance and
equal rights;not gay marriage
and special rights No
Gay adoptions Death
Penalty for deterrence,
not revenge. BeUeves
mihtary mission has
become fuzzy
“Party affiliation
should never be
dictated by ones color
but by one’s behef.”
said Bartlett. “My
advice would be to
Ai Gore
Washington. He would hke to read editorials,and to listen to
clarify rules to allow for more news commentairys to get the
nuclear power generation. He facts from various organition s
believes in enforcing civil rights,
reform education, and help
people achieve He believes the
Ten Commandments are ok in
on both canidates”. For more
information on canidates issues
and concerns go to
http://issues2000.org/htm
For voting registration info, see www.y2vote.org
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Waquita Lane, Miss ECSU 2000-2001.
—Photo courtesy of Mrs. Maty S. Berry
Federal Voting Assistance Program