Frank Atwood
Libertarian | Colorado
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Frank Atwood
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
Representative to the U.S. Congress, Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Chris Holbert
David Balmer
John Sampson
Kathleen Conti
Marsha Looper
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
John Kefalas
Max Tyler
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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.
Strongly Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
3. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
4. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
5. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Disagree
6. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
7. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Agree
9. U.S. disarmament entailed in President Obama’s defense budget cuts will endanger our national security.
Agree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Parents and responsible guardians
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
rape, incest and life of the mother
13. 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.
God, Constitution, (balance among:)Congress, Supreme Court and Executive Branch. The states ratified the Constitution, not the Voters.
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Checks and Balance is most effective way to restrain power, especially when absolute power corrupts absolutely. Also, my mantra is: transparency, accountability and consequences; regrettably, mainstream media is disappointing us.
15. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
Army two years, 1967 -9. Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering. Civilian Mechanical Engineer for US Dept of Navy. I'm a member of my county Liquor Board. In 2004 I ran for State House District 38.
16. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
Chess clubs at local Library and middle school. I've been very active with the Libertarian Party of Colorado, that believes in social tolerance and fiscal responsibility. The World's Smallest Political Quiz is an indicator of reasonable libertarian beliefs. Also, I'm involved with Approval Voting USA, which advocates for the alternative voting method of letting the voter vote for more than one candidate. With this change there will be fewer spoilers and less sabotage for major parties; more viability and visibility for minor parties, and more pragmatic honesty for the voters.
17. Please list, up to six (6) in number, the endorsements (groups or individuals) you would most like to promote.
Colorado union of Taxpayers, Libertarian Party, Advocate's for Self Government and their World's Smallest Political Quiz. Approval Voting USA - Not vote for only one; but "Vote for one or more."
