Candidate Keyes

On Abortion ...

Would enact a constitutional ban on all abortions, except in cases when it would be necessary to save a mother's life.

On Taxes ...

Would replace income tax with national sales tax; flat income tax acceptable during transition. Would eliminate taxes on alcohol, business income, capital gains, cigarettes, estate, and fuel. Would increase amount people can deposit tax-free in IRAs.

On Balanced Budget ...

Supports a constitutional amendment to make a balanced budget compulsory.

On Affirmative Action ...

Says government 'handouts' are worse for blacks than slavery was. Would give businesses tax incentives to relocate to high unemployment areas.

On School Prayer ...

Supports a constitutional amendment to clarify the doctrine of religious freedom, particularly as it applies to school prayer.

On Sex Education ...

Says it should be home- and church-based.

On Trade ...

Supports tariffs against nations that erect trade barriers against American products; opposes NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement); opposes the World Trade Organization, which mediates international trade disputes; and says the United States should consider the human rights record of each nation before granting most-favored-nation trading status.

On Bosnia ...

Opposes sending troops.

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