Jim Higgins

Libertarian | Missouri

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Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Ohio University, Athens, OH, BSCE, 1971

WORK & MILITARY

Retireed, Systems Analyst, 16

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OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Disagree

Abortion needs to be kept safe and legal.

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Disagree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

woman's choice

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should not be involved

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Disagree

They already pay the bulk of taxes.

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

The debt is a result of wasteful spending which go to the politically connected.

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Department of Education (too many bureaucrats ), snap benefits (currently about 40 million recipients) , military spending (we do not need bases all over the world) .


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Agree

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Religious doctrine does not belong in government.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

D. Government involvement introduces inefficiency and waste.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree

This is a privacy issue.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C Protect our borders and stay out of the affairs of other countries.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Disagree

Their system of government will eventually collapse on their own just like the Soviet Union.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

not really

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Disagree

Stop meddling in their affairs.


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Peace full law abiding people. Make legal immigration easier so we can screen people better.

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

It serves no useful purpose.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Disagree


VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

not religious


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear fission and eventually nuclear fusion.


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

no

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

no

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Moderate

You should make Libertarian and option


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

none

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