Calling for something to be illegal [as you did]is forcing your opinion. On the other issues I agree the GOP needs to reassess the whole anti abortion/stem cell research position. It probably costs them 10 votes for every one it gains. It is a negative vote getter, which is why you rarely hear a Dem. mention gun control any more. Gay marriage is irreverent to 98% of voters. Fiscal conservatism should define a Republican,but unfortunately it does not always play in areas long accustomed to feeding at the public teat. The voters worry more about their gov't paychecks and pet projects then taxs.