Responses to CLC Questionnaire
Federal by-election May 13, 2002

See Questionnaire

Calgary South West

Barrett, Gordon - Independent

1. yes
2. Abortion should not be used as birth control. Abortion should only be allowed if a "competent medical authority" decides there is danger to the woman's life or in cases of rape or incest. I am opposed to abortion on demand.
3. yes
4. yes
5. yes "I will work to expose those who are advocating euthanasia."
6. pro-life "The embryo is a human being"
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Gray, Ron - CHP

1. yes
2. no
3. yes
4. yes
5. yes
6. pro-life
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Kohut, James - Green

1. yes
2. yes: Awoman has a right to abort if her life is at risk. The decision is up to that person. I don't agree with abortion personally but I can't take the right to choose away from someone else. It should not be used as a form of birth control.
3. Haven't researched the issue so I can't make a response.
4. yes. Abortion should be available to save a woman's life but not otherwise.
5. no. If a person wants to end his own life he has a right to do that.
6. pro-life. "a person not born has a right to protection. I did not agree with that man who killed his disabled daughter. [Latimer]"
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Phipps, Bill - NDP

Submitted typical NDP type letter as response. Pro-abortion.
Some pertinent quotes.

"Life itself is not black and white. Neither are the issues involved in the questions posed in your questionnaire."

"I do not feel [your questionnaire] fairly represents the weight and complexity of these issues…"

"I do not believe in capital punishment." My actions reflect what I believe, that life is a precious gift."

"As far as reproductive choice, I do share the stance of the political party I am running for and support a woman's right to choose."

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Saint Boniface (Man)

Kabashiki, Jean Paul CHP

1. yes
2. No
3. yes
4. yes
5. yes
6. Pro-life

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Windsor West

James, Allan CHP

1. yes
2. no
3. yes
4. yes
5. yes
6. pro-life