Marcus Bowman in 2016 AL Senate race

On Abortion: Life begins at conception

A: Strongly oppose. Life begins at conception and every effort should be made to protect life from its earliest stage. Following the 10th Amendment can be a way that states can have their own approach on this issue.

On Budget & Economy: Government should never be the driver of the economy

A: Oppose. We need new monetary policy in the United States that grows the economy with a return to true free markets and a strong, backed currency. Economic growth needs to reach more people. Stimulus did not prove to be successful and government should never be the driver of the economy.

On Civil Rights: Marriage defined as one man and one woman

A: Strongly oppose. Marriage should be defined as between one man and one woman. Following the 10th Amendment can be a way that states can have their own approach on this issue.

On Corporations: Hire and fire based on business needs

A: Strongly oppose. Businesses should be free to hire and fire based on their business needs.

On Crime: Stricter punishment reduces crime

A: Support

On Drugs: Marijuana should be a local issue

A: This can be a local issue.

On Education: Be mature enough to allow school prayer

A: Strongly support. The 1st Amendment states that while there should be no law establishing religion there also should be no law prohibiting the free exercise of religion. Thus should folks want to pray before a meeting or at school we should all be mature enough to live and let live.

On Education: Vouchers help achieve the best possible education

A: Strongly support. I want to see the best possible education in public and private schools and I believe vouchers help achieve that goal.

On Energy & Oil: Green energy should compete in the market

A: Oppose prioritization. Green should compete in the market with all other energy. Electricity and energy are extremely important to our way of life and an all of the above strategy is vital.

On Environment: Voluntary win-win solutions instead of EPA mandates

A: Strongly agree. I want the cleanest air and cleanest water and to preserve our natural beauty and will work continuously for private sector, common sense, voluntary, positive, win-win solutions. EPA mandates are not the way.

On Foreign Policy: America has a long-standing role in preserving peace

A: Strongly support. America has a long-standing role in preserving peace and free travel in the world.

On Free Trade: Free trade deals such as TPP are undermining America

A: Support free trade and free markets. Do not support trade deals such as TPP. So-called free trade deals such as TPP are undermining America.

On Government Reform: Common sense to require voters to show ID

A: Voters must show an ID to vote. This should be common sense everywhere in America. And with that type of safeguard in place then we should make every effort to help legal citizens register to vote.

On Gun Control: Right to keep guns shall not be infringed

A: Strongly support the right to keep and bear guns, and arms. And that right shall not be infringed.

On Health Care: ObamaCare threatens status of best health care in the world

A: Strongly oppose. We had the best health care in the world and ObamaCare was a major departure that threatens that long-term status. Plus, Americans should never be fined if they decide they do not want to purchase something.

On Homeland Security: We need to spend money for best-equipped military

A: We need a military that can meet 21st century challenges. We need to spend money on our veterans. We need to spend money ensuring the best trained and equipped military. I support keeping our military prepared in the most efficient manner possible.

On Immigration: There is no room for anyone breaking rules

A: Strongly oppose. I support creating pathways to citizenship. I support legal immigration. There are immigrants that wait 7 years or more to become a citizen following proper procedures. There is no room for anyone breaking rules. We must have rule of law in the country. And if we need more workers for farms and various jobs then we need to create a program to ensure businesses can continue to grow and meet business demand. Illegal aliens need to return to their country and apply under a program.

On Social Security: Explore all solutions for younger generations

A: We need immediate, continuous, national dialogue on the issue of Social Security. We need to preserve benefits for those that have paid in. We need to explore all solutions for ensuring that a viable long-term manner of financial security is possible for younger generations.

On Tax Reform: Income taxes are not a solution; reduce spending

A: Income taxes are not a solution. We need to reduce spending in America and start controlling our debt.

On War & Peace: We must, must remain vigilant against terrorism

A: One day of terrorism in America could have drastic impacts on our way of life and we must, must remain vigilant. Peace through strength has been good for America and the world. Our involvement in the world can continue to be used in a way to help avoid escalations and protect our safety here at home.