Winning the War on Terror
Chris Peden believes in a strong national defense and secure communities. As Mayor Pro Tem of Friendswood he added a new police station, additional police officers, and Friendswood EMS was rated top in Texas. Peden has a proven record of securing our communities, and knows that to keep America safe we must stay on the offensive in the War on Terror.

Opposes the War on Terror and Blames America for 9/11

Ron Paul voted against body armor for our troops, and insists America is to blame for the 9/11 attacks. Paul wants us to gut the FBI and the CIA and have our troops retreat home “as quickly as possible and as far as possible”, which he says will make us “safer.”
(Vote 108, 4/3/03); (2007 South Carolina GOP Debate, 5/15/07); (Meet the Press, 12/23/07); (NPR interview, 7/25/07)

Opposes Traditional Family Values
Ron Paul voted against a ban on gay marriage and opposes defining marriage between one man and one woman. He supports the legalization of drugs that harm our children and ruin our families. Ron Paul has even suggested we legalize prostitution.
(Vote 484, 9/30/04); (Meet the Press: 2007 “Meet the Candidates” series 12/ 23/07); (ABC Interview with John Stossel 12/7/07)
Refuses to Protect the Unborn
Ron Paul is not committed to protecting the innocent and unborn. He voted against prosecuting criminals who harm an unborn child while committing a crime not once but twice. Paul even twice voted against a ban on transporting young girls across state lines for abortions.
(Vote 261, 6/30/99; Vote 144, 4/27/05); (Vote 89, 4/26/01; Vote 31, 2/26/04)

Weakens Our Economy
Ron Paul’s consistent votes against Free Trade agreements attack U.S. economic growth and they are exactly the approach that led us to the Great Depression. These Republican-sponsored trade agreements increased U.S. exports, created new jobs, and grew our small businesses yet Ron Paul opposed them.
(Vote 443, 7/28/05; Vote 375, 7/14/04; Vote 432, 7/24/03; Vote 375, 7/14/04; Vote 432, 7/24/03)

Supporting Traditional Family Values
Chris Peden is a devout Christian. He believes marriage is sacred and should be protected from rogue judges legislating from the bench. Chris Peden supports a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between one man and one woman, and will defend traditional family values.

Protecting the Unborn
Chris Peden is a strong pro-life conservative. He opposes abortion and believes life begins at conception. Chris Peden will always vote and fight to protect the sanctity of life.

Improving the Economy
As Mayor Pro Tem, Chris Peden led the successful fight to deliver a one million dollar property tax refund to the people of Friendswood and the lowest tax rates in 10 years – all while keeping the budget balanced. Peden believes lowering taxes improves our economy, helps our families and he will continue to fight for lower taxes and smaller government.