Aubrey Reeves: In his words

What do you think of the WASL being used as a graduation requirement?

I am not for it. Seems like the teachers spend their time teaching the students how to pass the test instead of teaching the subjects.

Should state law allow gay marriage? Why or why not?

No. True marriage is between one male and one female.

What should the state's role in illegal immigration be, if any?

To enforce the law.

What should the Legislature do to make Washington more friendly to business? Be specific.

Washington should be on equal playing field with other states.

Tim Eyman's traffic congestion measure, Initiative 985, would cost the state about $290 million during the first two years. Do you support it? How would you replace that lost revenue?

No. Lost revenue is just that -- it is lost. These are things that should be thought out before things like this are passed.

Have you ever had a family member or friend who was terminally ill? Has it affected your view on end-of-life decisions, such as physician-assisted suicide?

Yes I have and know it has not affected my view on end of life decisions.

Where would you cut state spending? What programs or services do you view as unnecessary?

Too many agencies have too many departments under them. If some of them were combined they would communicate better and operate more efficiently.