in the Republican stronghold part called "Southside". I would love to get rid of Goode, and I like a lot of the things I've been reading about Tom Perriello, particularly concerning the war. But like some others this gives me pause:

I understand that there are some progressives who worry about what they see as the injection of faith into our politics.

To assuage my concerns, I sent the following email to the Perriello campaign, but I've not yet received a response:

I am considering supporting supporting Mr. Perriello's campaign, but I have some policy questions which are not addressed on his website.

1. There have been efforts on both the national level and in certain states (including Virginia) to restrict the government's definition of marriage to "one man, one woman." What is Mr. Perriello's position on such efforts?

2. Again at the federal and state level, there have been efforts in recent years to restrict abortions over what is currently legal. What is Mr. Perriello's position on legislative and constitutional efforts to criminalize abortion (i.e., would he support such legislation)?

3. There have been efforts among certain localities, and in a few states, to introduce intelligent design into the public school curriculum as a counterpoint to teaching evolution. What is Mr. Perriello's opinion of these efforts (including both their appropriateness and their constitutionality), considering this statement from his website:

"We must support our teachers and our parents and encourage innovative school programs that give our children every advantage in the 21st century. "

Thank you for your time,

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Unfortunately, I was out of town when Perriello came to my home town a few weeks ago, but I'm hoping he'll make another visit. I might be asking too much to expect such specific answers during a campaign, but it would be nice to know where he stands on these.