I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. I am a gun owner and have taught my children to shoot. I support the rights of concealed-carry permit holders, especially the right to protect themselves against criminals. The Utah Constitution gives even more clarification than the United States Constitution on gun ownership rights. I strongly support the Utah Constitution's stand on gun ownership, and will defend it fervently. In practice, I oppose taking guns into schools. It just seems out of harmony with what is meant to occur within the walls of our educational facilities. However, banning law abiding, carefully licensed citizens from carrying their guns in schools will do nothing to prevent criminals from taking weapons into schools. Those with concealed weapons permits have passed muster with the state's requirements to maintain the privilege of carrying a concealed firearm. My concern is not with legally licensed, concealed carriers, but with those who illegally obtain, conceal, and use weapons.

17. As governor, would you support or oppose the University of Utah's current practice of controlling who can bring guns onto campus? What, if any, changes should be made to current state law relating to gun ownership and/or use?

The University of Utah has the right to challenge the current law, but not the right to disobey the law while challenging it. The court's rulings should be abided by. The rule of law must be respected, irrespective of what individuals or institutions think the law should be.

18. Utah's seat belt law for adults currently is a secondary offense. You can't be cited for not wearing your seat belt unless you are pulled over by law enforcement on some other moving violation offense and you are not wearing a seat belt. Should Utah have a primary seat belt law, which means if a cop sees you driving by not wearing your belt he can pull you over and cite you?

No. While I appreciate the message that might be sent, I do not see the need for primary enforcement of seat belt laws at this time. I think public awareness concerning seat belt safety for children and adults is strong and should be perpetuated. Most cars on the road today have subtle and not so subtle electronic reminders to put seat belts on. It also seems that traffic safety is better served through enforcing existing laws, such as, speed limits, DUI, reckless driving, obeying traffic signals and stop signs. With traffic laws so routinely violated, it seems we have ample opportunity to emphasize the importance of wearing seat belts through secondary enforcement.

19. Over the four years of your first term, how should Utah's tax structure be changed? What taxes cut? Should some be raised? What tax exemptions removed, changed or given? Is the overall tax structure fair, or is one segment — individuals, families with children, businesses — paying too much or too little?

I believe government has grown too quickly when measured by relevant benchmarks. For example, over the past decade government spending has exceeded both inflation and population growth.