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Civil Liberties & National Security

Civil liberties issues are as broad as the Bill of Rights itself. Candidates are focusing on the following "social" civil liberties issues: gay marriage and families, race and equality and religious freedom. Since the Sept. 11 attacks, a vibrant debate has emerged about how much of our freedoms we should be willing to sacrifice to remain safe - through the Patriot Act, the warrantless wiretapping program revealed in 2006 and the treatment and long-term handling of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Democratic Stand on Civil Liberties & National Security

Barack Obama

Obama plans to pass the Fair Pay Act to ensure equal pay for both women and men, and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. He also advocates stronger legislation against voter fraud, hate crimes and racial profiling. Obama plans to strengthen the Privacy and Civil Liberties Board, while using diplomacy as the main tactic for homeland security.

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Republican Stand on Civil Liberties & National Security

John McCain

McCain believes that a strong military and missile defense program are key in ensuring national security. He is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. He does not support same-sex marriage, but believes the decision should be left up to the states.

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