Abortion Rights
FOCUS ON TRUTH, NOT SOCIAL ENGINEERING
Abortion is a sensitive and personal issue. Libertarians, myself included, believe that each individual has the right to their own thoughts and beliefs. One person does not have the right to dictate thoughts, beliefs, or lifestyle to another. We reject the use of fraud, coercion, and aggression by agents of the government.
My approach to abortion will pursue the following goals:
- Reduce the number of abortions sought and performed
- Provide access to safe and effective medical treatment in family planning
- Improve safety nets for expectant mothers
- Engage fathers, partners, and families to support mothers and children.
As your elected official, I will:
- Oppose any legislation that prevents access to desired medical care for any individual.
- Protect access to medically-approved, free-market birth control products.
- Work with community organizations to establish programs making family planning measures available at low or no-cost to our citizens.
- Leverage existing and new community programs to educate young people on the complications of family planning and the responsibility they bear for themselves and their sexual partners.
- Work within communities to develop support systems for mothers through faith communities, non-profits, and childcare facilities.
- Review and revise restrictive policies that prevent the establishment and operation of safe, healthy, childcare facilities.
- Remove the burdensome costs associated with state compliance.
- Encourage apprenticeship programs, independent living programs, and technical school availability for individuals who face aging out of foster care.
- Relieve the costs and restrictions on adoption and adoption services.
