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* '''Gay marriage and Civil union|Civil Unions:''' Randall believes that marriage, as a contract between consenting adults, should not be a concern of government, and supports the right of individuals to associate in whatever ways they see fit. | * '''Gay marriage and Civil union|Civil Unions:''' Randall believes that marriage, as a contract between consenting adults, should not be a concern of government, and supports the right of individuals to associate in whatever ways they see fit. | ||
* '''Gun control:''' Randall opposes restrictions on gun ownership | * '''Gun control:''' Randall opposes restrictions on gun ownership because restrictions on gun ownership constitute restricting an individual's basic human right to self-defense. | ||
* '''Illegal drugs:''' Randall supports the decriminalization of marijuana and other illegal drugs, citing the restrictions on personal freedoms as a result of the [[War on Drugs]]. | * '''Illegal drugs:''' Randall supports the decriminalization of marijuana and other illegal drugs, citing the restrictions on personal freedoms as a result of the [[War on Drugs]]. In a free society, the concept of self-ownership must be recognized and protected by government. Self-ownership includes adults enjoying the right to decide what they do to their own bodies. While drug abuse and addiction are serious personal problems, incarceration is not an effective treatment. | ||
* '''Iraq War:''' Randall supports a rapid withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, while providing for repair to infrastructure damaged by U.S. actions. | * '''Iraq War:''' Randall supports a strong national defense. But opposes aggression against nations that have not attacked the U.S. - as was the cse with Iraq. Therefore, Randall supports a rapid withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, while providing for repair to the infrastructure damaged by U.S. actions. | ||
* '''Military draft:''' Randall opposes any reinstatement of a military draft as that would constitute involuntary servitude (slavery) - and is inconsistent with a free society. | * '''Military draft:''' Randall opposes any reinstatement of a military draft as that would constitute involuntary servitude (slavery) - and is inconsistent with a free society. | ||