Barrett Rothe
No Party Preference | Colorado
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Barrett Rothe
Party
No Party Preference
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Agree
3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Agree
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Disagree
5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.
Neutral
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
No Answer
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
The parents or guardian of a child.
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Yes. If a pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or if the health of the mother is in danger.
13. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
In many ways both genius and common sense, though rational fear of our self-interest was critical.
14. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
Voters, Constitution, Supreme Court, Professional Sports, Industry, Media, Academia, God, Congress.
15. Please list, up to six in number, the endorsements (groups or individuals) you would most like to promote.
The nomination from the people of Fort Collins obtained from Republicans, Democrats, and independents to be on the ballot as a candidate for the Colorado Senate.
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
B.A. (University of Northern Colorado), Master of Public Administration (University of Colorado, Denver), City of Fort Collins Energy Board (Vice Chair), Rotary Club of Fort Collins, Eagle Scout. Small-business owner (2010-present), instructor of public speaking at the University of Northern Colorado (2009-2010).
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
Rotary Club of Fort Collins, University of Northern Colorado, University of Colorado Denver, Homeward2020, Homeless Gear, Hand Up Cooperative, Delta Tau Delta, Larimer Humane Society.
