Scotty Boman on Civil Rights

Libertarian Challenger

Don't require companies to hire more women and minorities

Q: Do you support the statement, "Require companies to hire more women and minorities"?

A: Do NOT support: This would directly violate the equal protection clause. In the absence of the equal protection clause it would still be unconstitutional because it

Source: Email interview on 2008 Senate race with OnTheIssues.org Aug 17, 2008

Sexual orientation protected by civil rights law

Q: Do you support the statement, "Sexual orientation should be protected by civil rights law"?

A: Do support: One should not need to itemize categories for equal protection. All US citizens have the same individual rights, so long as they don't forfeit them by violating the rights of others.

Source: Email interview on 2008 Senate race with OnTheIssues.org Aug 17, 2008

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