Responding to the League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters sent me a fund raising appeal with a survey that I was asked to fill out. The Survey has eight questions on it. To be helpful to readers who did not receive this appeal I present the questions and suggested answers below. They introduce this as wanting to know what my opinions are - it may be tough but you may want to know which the most important question on which they want a response.

#1 - Do you believe that special interests have gained too much power over elected officials in our democracy?
Dear Women Voters just what are the "special interests?" Does the League employ lobbyists? Or are some special interests more equal than others?

#2 - Do you believe that quality affordable healthcare should be available to all US citizens?
I wonder whether they have tried to define the terms "quality" and "affordable." And why are they limiting it to US citizens?

#3 - Do you believe partisan redistricting determines the result of too many Congressional elections before any votes are cast?
Of course, this is the give away question in the survey.

#4 - Should the League continue advancing legislation that will gear us toward energy independence?
I'm not really sure what "energy independence" is. Has the League ever read any David Ricardo and encountered the notion of comparative advantage? Should we also be seeking "independence" from all imports? Are some imports more equal than others?

#5 - Are you concerned about protecting individuals' basic Constitutional rights from increased government surveillance and wiretapping?
Did the League oppose the increased role of government surveillance in agencies like the Transportation Security Administration? Or are they just concerned about the policies of the last administration?

#6 - Do you believe that it is important in today's world for the United States to cooperate with the United Nations and other countries to develop international solutions to world problems?
Does the League believe in US sovereignty?

#7 - Do you believe that all citizens have a role to play in shaping our democracy by being informed and active participants in government?
Does the League believe that all citizens (again I wonder why they limit these questions to citizens) should be informed participants in markets?

#8 - Are you ready to support the League of Women Voters in its efforts to defend democratic principles and individual liberties, and increase civic participation in our democracy?
This must be the one they want a response for - the others are just too ambiguous.