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Legalized Abortion
against
Legalized Abortion involves the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that made abortions permissible under any circumstance until the point at which the fetus becomes viable. That is, potentially able to live outside the uterus.
Same Sex Marriage
strongly against
Same sex marriage is the highly contentious governmental recognition of an intimate, and sometimes sexual, relationship between two members of the same gender. Civil unions, an almost identical recognition, is often debated concurrently.
Iraq Troop Surge
supports
The Iraq Troop Surge was announced by President George W. Bush on January 10, 2007 as a new strategy for securing regions of Iraq by increasing the number of American troops.
Iraq War Withdrawal
strongly against
Democrats and Republicans in congress are considering various withdrawal and exit proposals as America's support for the war plummets.
Estate Tax
strongly against
The estate tax, aka "death tax" is a tax levied on the largest estates in the U.S. after an individual's death. Opposed by fiscal conservatives, it has been significantly reduced by Pres. Bush in 2001 and is set to end in 2010.
Bush Tax Cuts
strongly supports
From 2001-2004, Congress approved legislation introduced by President Bush that would significantly reduce taxes in order to stimulate the economy. Pres. Bush has received criticism for pursuing a policy that largely benefits America's wealthiest citizens.