State House 58
1. Abortion: Arkansas’ current law that prohibits abortion except to save the life of the mother in a medical emergency.
Jocelyn Fry (Libertarian)
Support
Reluctantly. I oppose elective abortion, however while I believe that abortion is a sign we have failed women. Blanket bans from government also fail women. There will be unintended consequences that harm those not even seeking to terminate a pregnancy.
Reluctantly. I oppose elective abortion, however while I believe that abortion is a sign we have failed women. Blanket bans from government also fail women. There will be unintended consequences that harm those not even seeking to terminate a pregnancy.
2. Abortion: Establishing a permanent funding stream to provide state-funded grants to charities that provide women with alternatives to abortion.
Jocelyn Fry (Libertarian)
Oppose
While these are vital resources and services they should be funded voluntarily, not via government
While these are vital resources and services they should be funded voluntarily, not via government
3. Education: The Arkansas LEARNS Act Educational Freedom Accounts that lets families use public dollars to pay for an education at a private school or homeschool.
Jocelyn Fry (Libertarian)
Oppose
Public money comes with strings attached and leaves the door open for corruption ballooning associated costs.
Public money comes with strings attached and leaves the door open for corruption ballooning associated costs.
4. Drugs: Legalizing recreational marijuana in Arkansas.
Jocelyn Fry (Libertarian)
Support
Peaceful citizens should be free to possess and farm any plants they wish
Peaceful citizens should be free to possess and farm any plants they wish
5. Tech: Requiring major social media websites to verify all users’ ages in order to protect children on their platforms.
Jocelyn Fry (Libertarian)
Oppose
This is not within the scope of proper government. Parents and caregivers have a responsibility to monitor the children in their care.
This is not within the scope of proper government. Parents and caregivers have a responsibility to monitor the children in their care.
6. Gambling: Letting casinos in Arkansas conduct gambling online.
Jocelyn Fry (Libertarian)
Support
I personally oppose gambling but do not believe it's the state's job to parent adults.
I personally oppose gambling but do not believe it's the state's job to parent adults.
7. Elections: Current ballot initiative efforts to change the Arkansas Constitution to make it easier for private individuals or entities to place measures on the ballot for a statewide vote.
Jocelyn Fry (Libertarian)
Undecided
I have not read any specific language regarding making it easier, however it should be easier. It's likely I would support such a measure.
I have not read any specific language regarding making it easier, however it should be easier. It's likely I would support such a measure.
8. Guns: Confiscation of firearms from citizens that the government deem a danger to themselves or others, otherwise known as red flag laws.
Jocelyn Fry (Libertarian)
Oppose
I support protecting victims of domestic violence but do generally oppose most versions of these proposals.
I support protecting victims of domestic violence but do generally oppose most versions of these proposals.
9. Marriage: The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage.
Jocelyn Fry (Libertarian)
Support
Government has no business legitimizing any personal relationships. But if licenses are going to be issued no consenting adults should be denied.
Government has no business legitimizing any personal relationships. But if licenses are going to be issued no consenting adults should be denied.