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1. Abortion: The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization abortion decision.
Garrett Sheeks (Libertarian)
Support
I support the idea the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. Where as I also believe the government has no real authority over medical decisions, and any laws pro or anti abortion that do not take the fathers rights into account are poorly written.
I support the idea the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. Where as I also believe the government has no real authority over medical decisions, and any laws pro or anti abortion that do not take the fathers rights into account are poorly written.
2. Abortion: Arkansas' current law that prohibits abortion except to save the life of the mother in a medical emergency.
Garrett Sheeks (Libertarian)
Undecided
Though I am personally more anti abortion than pro I believe government has no authority over medical decisions.
Though I am personally more anti abortion than pro I believe government has no authority over medical decisions.
3. Education: The 2023 LEARNS Act passed by the Arkansas Legislature that makes comprehensive changes to Arkansas' education laws.
Garrett Sheeks (Libertarian)
Oppose
I oppose the act as it is more government melding in education. I would support returning education to the people and the market.
I oppose the act as it is more government melding in education. I would support returning education to the people and the market.
4. Marijuana: Legalizing recreational marijuana.
Garrett Sheeks (Libertarian)
Support
Government should have not authority over what a adult person puts in their body so long as it harms no other. This makes more sense to some when you consider the same laws prevent people from trying life saving drugs due to lack of FDA permission.
Government should have not authority over what a adult person puts in their body so long as it harms no other. This makes more sense to some when you consider the same laws prevent people from trying life saving drugs due to lack of FDA permission.
5. Guns: Banning firearms that are commonly known as "assault weapons."
Garrett Sheeks (Libertarian)
Oppose
Bearing arms is a human. No arm should be off limits for a person to own and use. I would support ended the NFA and other laws that infringe on this right.
Bearing arms is a human. No arm should be off limits for a person to own and use. I would support ended the NFA and other laws that infringe on this right.
6. Gender-Identity: Prohibiting minors from receiving puberty blockers, hormones, or surgery for the purpose of gender transition.
Garrett Sheeks (Libertarian)
Support
I support the prohibition of minors seeking gender transition on their own.
I support the prohibition of minors seeking gender transition on their own.
7. COVID-19: Allowing state government to close private businesses during a health emergency.
Garrett Sheeks (Libertarian)
Oppose
Strongly opposed. I support the separation of government and business.
Strongly opposed. I support the separation of government and business.
8. Nursing Homes: Letting nursing home residents voluntarily place cameras in their own rooms to enable their family members to see and hear them.
9. Freedom of Information: Further amending the Freedom of Information Act to prevent disclosure of deliberative documents such as government memos and letters, as discussed in the special legislative session of 2023.