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Dan Andersen
I am running for the office of?
Member, Burlingame City Council
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My phone number is?:(650) 348-0799
My web site address is?: www.DanAndersen.org
My e-mail address is?: DanAndersen@comcast.net
I reside in the County of?: San Mateo
My mailing address is: 728 Vernon Way
City: Burlingame
State: California Zip: 94010
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01. Why are you running for this office? (We will
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I am running for City Council because I care. I am a 35 year
resident of the City and feel strongly that we need a proactive and
dedicated city council to take us into the next phase of our growth.
02. There are efforts to legalize currently
illegal drugs. What are your thoughts about
such legislation?
[ ] Support,
[X] Oppose,
[ ] I Don't know.
03. All candidates for public office when elected
are faced with very difficult decisions about
how, when and where to spend the funds of the
entity that they have just been elected to.
Can you really make the tough decisions not
only now but in the future when it's a lot
harder in your political life to balance the
budgets, cut staffs, make cutbacks and so on,
even if you are opposed by the entities
employees, the media and even part of the
general public and will you commit to do so
with compassion, and understanding of the
people that you are affecting with your
decision(s)?
[X] Yes,
[ ] No,
[ ] I Don't know.
04. On November 20, 1993, the U.S. Congress and
President passed the NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE
AGREEMENT (NAFTA), H.R. 3450. What is your
position regarding legislation like H.R. 3450?
[X] I Support the concept of the agreement.
[ ] I Oppose the concept of the agreement.
[ ] I Don't know.
05. On December 1, 1994, the U.S. Congress and
President passed the URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS
ACT, H.R. 5110. The Senate record vote
analysis says the following: "The World Trade
Organization (WTO) will serve as the successor
to the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade) to implement the agreements reached in
the Uruguay Round." What is your position
regarding legislation like H.R. 5110?
[ ] I Support the concept of the agreement.
[ ] I Oppose the concept of the agreement.
[X] I Don't know.
06. There are current attempts in various states
to have the states call a U.S. Constitutional
Convention. What are your thoughts about a
U.S. Constitutional Convention?
[ ] I would support it, if I supported the amendment,
the U.S. Constitutional Convention was called for.
[X] I would oppose it, even if I supported the
amendment, the U.S. Constitutional Convention was
called for.
[ ] I Don't know.
07. What is your position on abortion?
Are you:
[X] Pro-choice,
[ ] Pro-life?
08. Describe in detail your stand on abortion, how
will your public policy reflect your personal
stand? (Must be answered)
I believe that the right’s of women are beyond the
governments
control. I do not think abortion as a contraceptive measure is a good
idea. However, there are circumstances that I would support the use of
abortion. Such as incest and rape.
09. What is your position on the legalization of
homosexual marriage, civil union, or
registered partner legislation?
[X] Support,
[ ] Oppose,
[ ] I Don't know.
10. There are current efforts in various levels of
government to add "affectional or sexual
orientation" or similar language to either
civil rights or employment laws. What are
your thoughts about such law changes?
[ ] Support,
[X] Oppose,
[ ] I Don't know.
11. I believe that parents who take their kids out
of the public education system or who never
put them in the public education system
because they are home schoolers should be...
(please complete)
[X] Supported,
[ ] Opposed,
[ ] I Don't know.
12. Given recent Supreme Court rulings which have
prohibited prayer in public schools, would you
support either the use of Article III, Section
2, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution to exempt
the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court in such cases, or a law by the U.S.
Congress which would allow voluntary prayer in
public schools and the posting of the Ten
Commandments on the walls of public school
classrooms and courtrooms?
[ ] Yes, I would support it.
[X] No, I would not support it.
[ ] I Don't know.
13. On May 5, 1994, the U.S. Congress and
President passed H.R. 4296, "Assault Weapons
Ban". The 1994 CQ (Congressional Quarterly)
Almanac states that passage of this bill would
"ban the manufacture and possession of 19
types of semiautomatic weapons and high-
capacity weapons and high-capacity ammunition
clips but exempt existing guns and about 670
guns that are deemed to have a legitimate
sporting purpose." What is your position
regarding legislation like H.R. 4296?
X] Support,
[ ] Oppose,
[ ] I Don't know.
14. President George W. Bush and the two previous
Presidents, Clinton and Bush have been
advocates of Goals 2000 as a method of
education reform. What are your thoughts
about Goals 2000?
[X] I support it.
[ ] I oppose it.
[ ] I Don't know.
15. President Clinton and the majority of Congress
in the summer of 1997 approved Most Favored
Nation (MFN) status for Mainland China, in the
hopes that opening up trade with them would
motivate them to stop their human rights
violations and religious persecution. That
status became permanent (PNTR) in 2000. If it were
reverted back to being voted on annually, how
would you vote?
[X] I would support giving China MFN / PNTR status.
[ ] I Oppose giving China MFN /PNTR status.
[ ] I Don't know.
16. Congressman Don Young on February 27, 1997
reintroduced "The American Land Sovereignty
Protection Act of 1997", H.R. 901 to reverse
the Clinton Administration policy of being
able to put 46 U.S. National Parks under
United Nations Control. What is your position
regarding legislation like H.R. 901?
[ ] Support,
[X] Oppose,
[ ] I Don't know.
17. On October 10, 1995 the U.S. Army commanded
Army Specialist Michael New to exchange the
uniform of the U.S. Army for that of the
United Nations. Army Specialist Michael New
refused and the U.S. Army court-martialled and
gave him a Bad Conduct Discharge for making
this decision. What is your position regarding
Army decisions like this?
[X] Support,
[ ] Oppose,
[ ] I Don't know.
18. Individuals, Organizations including but not
limited to Universities, and Companies, in the
U.S.A. as well as around the world are
attempting to clone human beings. What is
your position concerning human cloning?
[ ] Yes, in order to aid research I support human
cloning.
[X] No, I believe that human cloning is immoral and
should be opposed.
[ ] I Don't know.
19. On August 09, 2001, President George W. Bush
announced that he will support embryonic Stem
Cell Research. What is your position
regarding federal government funding and
involvement allowing embryonic Stem Cell
Research?
[X] Support,
[ ] Oppose,
[ ] I Don't know.
20. Since the events of 09/11/2001 there has been
great discussion about the United State's
dependence on foreign oil. There is great
concern that dependence on imported oil
especially from countries in the Middle
Eastern area of the World. That has brought about a
debate about what we as a country ought to do
to solve this great challenge. Will you
support all efforts for conservation and ways
to increase the United States of America's own
resources of oil exploration?
[X] Yes, I would support efforts.
[ ] No, I oppose these efforts.
[ ] I Don't know.
21. Before the events of 09/11/2001 and after,
there have been calls for the U.S.A. to have
everyone have and be able to show a National
Identification (ID) Card. Will you support
the U.S.A. issuing a National Identification
Card?
[ ] Yes, I support such efforts.
[X] No, I do not support such efforts.
[ ] I Don't know.
22. In response to 09/11 should the U.S.A. seek
diplomatic, commercial and if necessary military
means to pursue the identification, location and
elimination of terrorists networks anywhere in
the world even in opposition to the United Nations
(U.N.)?
[X] Yes, I would support such efforts.
[ ] No, I would not support such efforts.
[ ] I Don't know.
23. It has been proposed that the United Nations
implement taxes or fees on world commerce or
the nations of the world. Do you support such
proposals?
[ ] Yes, I would support such proposals.
[X] No, I would not support such proposals.
[ ] I Don't know.
24. You may be aware that Unsolicited E-Mails that
are Pornographic or are invitations to
Pornographic Internet Websites are now sent
indiscriminately to E-Mail addresses without
any concern as to whether the recipients are
minors. To protect minors would you support
law(s) against sending Unsolicited
(i.e. without individuals signing up
to receive such E-Mails) pornographic or
sexual type E-Mails?
[X] Yes, I would support such laws.
[ ] No, I would not support such laws.
[ ] I Don't know.
25. On June 26, 2002 the 9th Circuit Court of
Appeals in San Francisco, California issued a
ruling that it is "unconstitutional" to recite
the Pledge of Allegiance with the word God in
schools with the word God in public
gatherings, because it violates "the separation
of church and state." What is your position
concerning this decision?
[ ] Yes, I believe that the decision was correct.
[X] No, I believe that the decision was wrong.
[ ] I Don't know.
26. On June 23, 2005 the U.S. Supreme Court
decided in KELO et al. v. City of New London
et al. that they would allow the City of New
London, CT. to take the property of
private citizens for commercial division.
Similar to the action taken on May 28, 2002
the Cypress City Council in California with
the Board of Directors of the Cypress
Redevelopment agency voted to condemn
the land purchased for the construction of a
new Church building by Cottonwood Christian
Center.
The city intended to give Cottonwood's
property to Costco Wholesale Corporation, or a
developer that builds a tax-generating
facility. Do you support governmental
entities using eminent domain laws for the
benefit of commercial ventures or enterprises?
[ ] Yes, I believe that the decision was correct.
[X] No, I believe that the decision was wrong.
[ ] I Don't know.
27. On February 21, 2002 the City of Pico Rivera,
California announced in a News Release that
U.S. District Court Judge Dickran Tevrizian
ruled against the City's ability to regulate
adult-oriented businesses within their
jurisdiction. Do you believe that a city has
the ability to regulate adult oriented
establishments within its jurisdiction?
[X] Yes, I do.
[ ] No, I do not.
[ ] I Don't know.
28. There have been efforts in various states to
allow illegal aliens to obtain driver's
licenses. The proponents of such moves
communicate that providing driver's licenses
for illegal aliens will make our streets and
highways safer. Opponents believe it will not.
Do you believe that illegal aliens ought to be
able to obtain driver's licenses?
[ ] Yes, I do.
[X] No, I do not.
[ ] I Don't know.
29. Recently there has been renewed debate about
teaching creation as well as evolution in
public schools.
A spokesman for Vice President Al Gore in
August 1999 announced that the vice president
"favors the teaching of evolution in the
public schools," adding the decision should be
local and "localities should be free to teach
creationism as well."
President Clinton through his spokesman, Joe
Lockhart said: "I think the president believes
the curriculum is by law and by all common
practice left to local school boards," White
House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart said. "I
think the president believes, that the local
school boards, though, are bound by the law
of the land and the Supreme Court has
spoken very clearly on this issue."
Do you believe that the Local Board of Education or the
State Board of Education should have the right to allow
the teaching of creationism and evolution on an equal
basis?
[X] Yes, I do.
[ ] No, I do not.
[ ] I Don't know.
30. On October 26, 2001, President Bush signed the
USA Patriot Act (USAPA) into law after its
passage through the Congress of the United
States of America. UPAPA was renewed in 2005.
There has been some debate since then that the
provisions allowing for surveillance on
Americans went too far in the passage of USAPA.
Which one of the following most correctly
describes your philosophy?:
[ ] In time of war, I believe that the government of
the United States should be given whatever power
they need to combat terrorism even if there are
challenges to the Bill of Rights in the
Constitution.
[X] I believe that the founding fathers of the United
States put in checks and balances into our
government such as the Constitution and especially
the first ten amendments also called "The Bill of
Rights," and those should not be eliminated.
31. Since September 11, 2001 there has been a
great deal of discussion in both the U.S.A.,
and in Middle Eastern Arab Muslim Countries,
about whether Israel has a right to exist as a
country. There are many in those countries
that believe that Israel does not have a right
to exist.
[X] I believe that Israel has a right to exist as a
Country and it is duty of the U.S.A. to enforce
it's right to exist, as the U.S.A. has already
committed to do by a defense treaty.
[ ] I do not believe that Israel has a right to exist,
and I will work to end the United States
commitment of enforcing Israel's right to exist.
[ ] I Don't know.
32. On February 4, 2004, President George W. Bush
made the following Statement on Massachusetts'
Court Ruling. "Today's ruling of the
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is deeply
troubling. Marriage is a sacred institution
between a man and a woman. If activist judges
insist on re-defining marriage by court order,
the only alternative will be the
constitutional process. We must do what is
legally necessary to defend the sanctity of
marriage."
[ ] I believe that Marriage is a sacred institution
between a man and a woman. I understand that
making changes to the U.S. Constitution is a
serious undertaking and should not be taken
lightly. I also understand that this answer does
not differ to my answer to your question 06.
However, I would support a U.S. Constitutional
Amendment that defends marriage as only between a
man and a woman.
[X] I believe that Marriage is a sacred institution
but is not restricted to just between a man and a
woman. I would not support a Constitutional
Amendment that defends marriage as only between a
man and a woman.
[ ] I Don't know.
33. Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the U.S.
Constitution, drafted in 1787, says that only
natural-born Americans at least 35 years old
who have lived in the country for 14 years can
serve as President or Vice President.
There is bi-partisan support for a
Constitutional Amendment to change that
requirement. Including, but not limited to
California's Republican Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger and Michigan's Democrat
Governor Jennifer Granholm, both of whom were
born outside of the U.S.A.
Would you support a Constitutional Amendment
making it possible for non natural born
citizens of the United States to be eligible
for the country's highest office, the
Presidency of the U.S.A.?
[ ] Yes, I would.
[X] No, I would not.
[ ] I Don't know.
34. There has been a great deal of discussion that
the U.S.A. should join the International
Criminal Court also known as the ICC. The
ICC's decisions would be binding on U.S.
Citizens. Would you support the U.S.A.
joining the ICC?
[ ] Yes, I would.
[ ] No, I would not.
[X] I Don't know.
35. On June 1, 2004, Los Angeles County,
California, the most populated county in the
U.S.A., with almost ten million (10,000,000)
residents, or more population than the entire
population of forty two (42) states voted to
remove the little cross from their county
seal.
This was a three (3), with Supervisors Burke,
Molina and Yaroslavsky voting in favor of
the demands of the ACLU and two (2)
Supervisors, Antonovich and Knabe, voting
against the decision to negotiate with the
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over its
threat to sue unless a small cross is removed
from the county seal, rather than to fight the
threatened lawsuit.
Zev Yaroslavsky one of the three (3) voting
for removal said: "I don't personally believe
that any religious symbol on any government
seal is appropriate."
Do you believe that Christian religious
symbols and names should be removed from city,
county, state, federal government entities in
the U.S.A.?
[X] Yes, I do.
[ ] No, I do not.
[ ] I Don't know.
36. There have been attempts by several cities,
such as San Francisco, California and
Washington, DC to have noncitizens, including
illegal aliens, to vote in school board
elections. The California state constitution
requires that a voter be a U.S. citizen, to
be eligible to vote. Do you believe that
noncitizens, including illegal aliens ought to
be given the right to vote?
[ ] Yes, I do.
[X] No, I do not.
[ ] I Don't know.
37. There have been several attempts in the last
twenty five (25) years to provide illegal
immigrants with amnesty. During the 2004
election year, both President George W. Bush
and Senator John Kerry support giving illegal
immigrants amnesty. Do you support giving
illegal immigrants amnesty?
[X] Yes, I do.
[ ] No, I do not.
[ ] I Don't know.
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