• Sarah Palin supports a full ban on Abortion and
Reproductive Rights. She describes herself as pro contraception
but does not make her position clear on birth control access and
emergency contraception.

• Palin proposed bans on certain books in libraries during
her tenure as Governor of Alaska. She has also advocated the
teaching of creationism in biology classes in schools.

• She opposes comprehensive immigration reform proposals
in the United States.

• Palin voiced her opposition against same sex marriages
and lashed out against a bill granting domestic partnership
benefits to same-sex partners of state employees.

• Her stance on civil rights bills and other issues
relating to racial justice are not clear.

• She is a strong supporter of Guns Rights and received an
A+ rating from the National Rifle Association in Alaska.

• Palin has not made her stand clear on counter terrorism
issues also.

• She is accused of extending conservative hostility to
First Amendment Rights to freedom of the press.

• Palin is a strong supporter of Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990.

• She recognized March 20th as HIV day and prompted the
people of Alaska to observe this day with appropriate activities
and programs.

• Palin supported Equal Pay for Equal Work and not the
Ledbetter Act. She strongly opposed women being paid less than a
man for a day's work.

• Sarah Palin is a feminist and a strong protector of
women's rights. She said her plan was to move on a ticket of
reform therefore she would ask for support from women but would
not go out to woo them.
		

• Mitt Romney favored gays and lesbians serving openly in
the military. He has expressed his support for the 'don't ask,
don't tell' policy.

• He is of the opinion that civil liberty means the right
to be kept alive and therefore it can be left to the President to
conduct surveillance for National security purposes.

• Romney suggests that all citizens of America may have to
be subjected to some sort of Habeas Corpus whether they are
designated as unlawful enemy combatants or not.

• He said he would support the Employee Non discrimination
Act at the state level but not at the federal level.

• Romney believes that there should be a national standard
for marriage and should be kept between man and woman.

• He believes that the US recognizes equality of all
individuals but those who preach doctrines of terror maybe
followed into a church or mosque and dealt with as required by
law.

• Romney joins supporters of a federal constitution
amendment regarding marriages in the state of Massachusetts. 

• Though he does not support gay marriage he believes
domestic partnership status should be recognized in a way that
includes health benefits and rights of survivorship. This is in
accordance with his belief that all citizens require equal rights
regardless of sexual orientation.

• He suggests that the Federal government and other
organizations should recognize the potential of women in
administration and draw on their skills.

• He advocated that nativity scenes and menorahs should be
welcome in public places during the holiday season.