What will you do to improve our schools systems?

Florida has always been a low ranking state in regards to k-12 school quality and education of the youth. Many kids drop out due to lack of school funding, engagement, poor parents, or other reasons.
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Would you introduce legislation to close loopholes in the minimum wage laws?

I have been told by the FL Labor Dept. that graphic designers are exempt from the Fed. minimum wage law, and that there are other such loopholes that allow businesses to take advantage of employees.

I am a Gulf War Veteran, a father of 2 kids and a registered republican.

What will you do to end the gun lobby from writing our gun laws and will you end PLCAA (gun industry immunity)?

Should Florida universities broadcast sports on partisan talk radio stations?

By broadcasting sports on partisan radio stations featuring Rush Limbaugh, Florida and Florida State universities, among others, help Republicans deny global warming and defund education.

Should cannabis be legal, and why? Are private prisons unfairly profiting?

Research shows that cannabis is a lot safer than tobacco or alcohol (which are legal), and cannabis has medicinal value. There would be a growth in the economy, and hemp could be used industrially.

Will you support the establishment of an independent Kurdistan?

Kurdistan was eliminated when ME borders were artificially set by western colonial powers, the Kurds are the only stable, moderate, peoples in the region. The Kurds deserve independence.

How will you promote organic farming?

According to the new UN report, major changes are needed in our food, agriculture and trade systems, with a shift toward local small-scale farmers and food systems recommended.

Will you support a law that can stop the borrowing from Social Security funds?

For too long, Social Security has been the government's piggy bank to borrow money from. These funds belong to the depositors and should never be endangered or subject to political policies.

Would you support encouraging or requiring states adopt vote by mail?

Voting by mail can increase turnout and solve accessibility problems for working people, many disabled people, elderly people, and other classes vulnerable to disenfranchisement.
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What will you do to ensure rape kits are tested in a timely fashion?

We frequently discuss abortion and equal pay when addressing women's rights, but rarely discuss the problem of untested rape kits. This issue strongly affects women, but can impact male victims, too.

Would you support a bill to enhance the voices of individuals in elections?

H.R. 20 is a bill introduced in the House which enables a candidate to only accept donations between $1-$150 but in return matches the donation by 600%, giving the less wealthy persons a voice.
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Should the DEA be eliminated, or its budget decreased or increased?

Either in decreasing supply or changing attitudes, no federal agency has failed as entirely as the DEA. Many in law enforcement, including former DEA agents, believe it should be abolished.

Would you guarantee public defenders for all defendants in immigration courts?

Immigrants are for more likely to win their cases when they have legal counsel. However, we waste countless dollars and destroy countless families unnecessarily deporting people who could stay.
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How can we count on you to work for the people, and not for the corporations?

They go so far as to shut down the government, before doing what's right, if that means talking about something, they've clearly takin money to not talk about.

Are you in favor of raising min. wage, and would you cap wages for executives?

Many companies pay their working employees min. wage while they give millions of dollars to their executives. People propose layoffs if the min. wage is increased, rather than reallocating funds.

Where does your campaign money come from?

Please tell us in detail who is funding your campaign, starting with the donors and groups who have provided the most financial support to your campaign.

Why isn't the Libertarian Candidate included?

Would you support listing of contributors to bundled donations?

A lobbyist for terrorist group Tamil Tigers was caught by CBS contributing to Obama. Recently TYT reported same person giving massively to Clinton. Are the small contributors US citizens?

What will you do to correct and/or prevent climate change?

Fracking, oil drilling, factory pollutions, and automobile emissions are te leading contributors to pollution and climate change. We currently have little to no regulations on emissions and fracking.

Should churches that push a political agenda be taxed?

Climate change and federal disaster aid- why should WE pay?

When a state like Florida has elected officials who don't believe in climate change, why should tax payers fund their repeated disasters? Should we make them self pay or admit climate change exists?

What can be done to overturn Citizens United?

Sincerely, how can money corrupt republicans, but democrats?

Years study show America is no longer a democracy. Why isn't congress listening to the American people (over 70% support a raise in the minimum wage) but corporations still get tax cuts?

Will you fund more IRS forensic auditors to close the "Tax Gap"?

The current Tax Gap is almost $1 TRILLION. That is evaded taxes due to corporate/high income taxpayer FRAUD. That $ could fund Single Payer, free College, new infrastructure, SS, high speed rail, eic.

What will you do about the floods in South florida when it is raining heavy?

I live in Coral Springs and when it rains it floods sometimes the parking lot is flooded for days.