Who Is Alan Keyes?

These are a few positions Alan Keyes has taken in his previous campaigns. The Illinois G.O.P. would have us believe that he has the same values as the people of Illinois. David Syverson, a member of the Republican State Central Committee from Rockford, has said “[Keyes] believes that there is a void in Illinois and that Obama certainly does not represent Illinois'. And he believes that he would be, if he were to run, much more representative of Illinois.”

Source: Chicago Sun-Times 8/2/04

Which Illinois Sen. Syverson? Cause it certainly isn't this one!

Mr. Keyes:

On Abortion:

Against, the only exception is to preserve life of mother.

Source: Letter to David Quackenbush Jun 30, 1995

 

On Affirmative Action:

We cannot cure injustice with another injustice.

Source: Organizational website, RenewAmerica.us, "On The Issues" Aug 3, 2004

 

On Separation of Church and State:

Our rights come from God, not the constitution.

Source: Boston Globe, p. A27 Jan 28, 2000

 

On the Death Penalty:

I think that there are circumstances under which it is essential, in fact, that we have and apply the death penalty.

Source: GOP Debate in Manchester NH Jan 26, 2000

 

On Hate Crimes:

The real purpose behind the hate crime legislation movement . . . is to accord to the government the right to punish attitudes.

Source: (Cross-ref from Civil Rights) WorldNetDaily “hate crimes” Jun 14, 1999

 

On School Vouchers:

Allow parents to use vouchers to send their children to any participating school: public, private or religious.

Source: Vote-Smart.org 2000 NPAT Jan 13, 2000

 

On Gun Control:

Eliminate all bans and measures that restrict law-abiding citizens from owning legally obtained firearms; Allow law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed firearm that is legally owned and registered.

Source: 1996 National Political Awareness Test, Project Vote Smart Jul 2, 1996

 

On Social Security:

Allow workers to invest a portion of their payroll tax in private accounts which they manage themselves, or which are managed by private firms contracted by the overnment. Invest a portion of Social Security’s assets collectively in stocks and bonds instead of US Treasury securities.

Source: Vote-Smart.org 2000 NPAT Jan 13, 2000

 

On Patient's Rights:

Patient’s rights of access and appeal under HMO’s are rights of contract, and cost money. If recipients of HMO’s want them, they should stand up for them in the bargaining that leads to the HMO contract.

Source: National Association of Children’s Hospitals survey Jan 8, 2000

 

This is the best the G.O.P. could do. Wow!
Vote Democratic on November 2!!