Paul Buskirk

Abortion / Contraception My greatest and most passionate hope is that any woman who is considering an abortion would invest heartfelt and thought-filled consideration into available alternatives. There are so many families who are ready to adopt a child. However, I believe that if a woman does wish to proceed with an abortion, she should have every right to do so, legally. Reproductive rights are human rights. Such decisions are only the business of the woman, her family, her physician, and her pastor. Foreign Policy There is every reason to believe that Russia will continue past Ukraine should it fall. Ukraine's freedom is key to Europe's freedom. America must stand by with our trusted allies once again. Guns I believe the Founders would embrace the idea that waiting periods make sense. Background checks make sense. Laws to keep guns out of the hands of those who would harm themselves or others make sense. Keeping assault rifles in the hands of those who serve to protect us makes sense. And locking up guns to keep them out of the hands of our children absolutely makes sense. Economy Security for our farmers and all ag producers along with support for all our Nutritional Food programs – domestic and international – are vital to the economy across the country, and particularly across many industries in Kansas. Civil Rights As our culture continues to grow and evolve, we learn more about ourselves and others. Regardless of our sexuality and how we each choose to identify, our individual rights must be affirmed and actively protected. Foreign Policy The world will forever remember the horrors committed on the Israeli people on October 7th and understand Israel's desire for retribution. But now, months and nearly 40,000 lost lives later, it is time for Peace. It is time to look forward to how these children of God – on all sides – can find ways to co-exist. Mohandas Gandi, India's great leader said about revenge,''An eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind.'' Immigration I believe that we should embrace those who wish to enter the U.S. To seek a better life for themselves and their families, or to seek protection from countries that do not respect their human rights. To achieve this, we need borders that can be monitored and properly managed. We need clear policies for these new neighbors to be able to work. And we need a streamlined and sensible path for these individuals to gain citizenship.