7. Please give your specific stands on the following issues, which some term as moral issues:

— Stem Cell Research. I'm in favor of stem cell research and the use of government funds to do research on more than just the existing lines.

— Cloning of human cells. I am opposed to the cloning of human cells.

— Abortion. I am in opposed to abortion, except in the case of rape, incest or when there is a risk to the health or life of the mother.

— Capitol Punishment. I am in favor of maintaining capitol punishment.

— Same-Sex Marriage. I am opposed to same sex marriage, I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.

8. Specifically say how you would "solve" the immigration problem in the short and long term, what programs you would begin, what would you do with the current 11 million estimated illegal immigrants now in the U.S.?

We need comprehensive immigration reform. I would begin by providing strong economic disincentives to the companies who engage in illegal hiring practices. We should have a national database that employers can use to verify the legality of their workers. By cutting off the income source for these undocumented workers, we will significantly reduce the number of foreign nationals attempting to cross the border. We will then be able to put into place an effective border patrol program. With regard to the estimated 11 million workers already in the country, they reside here because we have been operating under a broken immigration system for the past 20 years. Many of these people own businesses, own real property and have children who are U.S. citizens. Some undocumented workers should be deported, some should be able to apply for a guest worker program, and some should be able to petition for a change in status where they may be able to obtain a green card and one day obtain citizenship — so long as they pay a fine, enter the status adjustment process at the back of the line, learn English, and take the necessary classes to become citizens. However, as long as these businesses that conduct illegal hiring practices continue to provide the incentive for workers to enter our country without status, we will continue to have immigration problems.

9. What is the one area where you see a real difference between you and your major party opponent?

I will be an independent voice for Utah's third district. My opponent on the other hand, votes with his party leadership 97 percent of the time. Washington-insider partisan politicians do not have Utah's best interests in mind. I will independently vote for measures that benefit the citizens of my district.