Sentences with phrase «stand on a controversial issue»

«This allows me to take a stand on controversial issues: In fact, it obliges me to do so because others can not.»

Bernheim took a strong stand on a controversial issue, but it wasn't his opposition to gay marriage that precipitated the scandal.

Johanna's election leaflet didn't reveal too much about where she stands on controversial issues of the day but she's a welcome replacement none the less.

But I thrive on challenge and am comfortable taking a stand on controversial issues.

Debate guides you in learning about yourself, think on your feet and learn how to take a stand on controversial issues.

You will need to take a stand on a controversial issue and defend your position.

They want to hear what you have to say and they want to know where you stand on controversial issues.

Your stand on a controversial issue or in support of a specific candidate may make people on the «other side» unhappy with you.

Not exact matches

But the company doesn't take a strong stand on other controversial issues, like abortion or tax policies.

Although Lincoln is often praised for this remark by those who oppose the mixing of religion and politics, it contains three of the most controversial ideas in American politics: that it is legitimate to invoke the name of God within the realm of political discourse; that God's existence isn't merely symbolic, but that he is always right; and that since God takes sides on certain issues, some people will be divinely justified while others will stand in opposition not only to their political opponents but to the very Creator and Sustainer of the Universe.

It has to be acknowledged that Francis has made some controversial prudential appointments, and empowered prelates like Bruno Forte and Walter Kasper, who, at the very least, have caused confusion about where the Church stands on certain «hot button» issues.

On controversial issues such as planning reform we will overcome opposition that stands in the way of prosperity.

Sunder, One of the problems with the internet debates, especially those around controversial or hotly contested issues, is that the parties very often do not actually appear to engage with each other at all - they merely stand on their own ground shouting to the world about their particular take on a point and fail to actually listen to what others are saying... the classic examples of this is the «debate» about the promotion of women in the European elections and the «debate» about grammar schools - both on Conservative Home.

Hochul pointed to Cuomo instituting a hydrofracking ban as well as the SAFE Act as a sign that the governor isn't afraid to take controversial stands on key issues.

He added that she has «straight As» from the National Rifle Association and voted against Democratic Gov. David Paterson's «bloated» budget this year (Burns conceded there were other issues on which the Republican has problems with conservatives in her party: she is pro-abortion, voted for gay marriage and, while not endorsing the controversial «card check» provision in the Employee Free Choice Act, she does support «reform in workers» ability to organize» — a stand not too different from that of AFL - CIO President Rich Trumka when he said he could support EFCA without card check).

«People respect officials who are willing to stand up and give their positions on controversial issues whether or not they agree or disagree with it,» Cuomo said.