Edward Kless
Libertarian | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Edward Kless
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Pace University, White Plains, BA, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Collin County Libertarian Party, Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Texas Senate, 2012
Texas Senate, 2010
Texas Senate, 2022
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
If not eliminated in its entirety, it should at least be simplified along the lines of the proposed Fair Tax.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
If not eliminated in its entirety, it should at least be simplified along the lines of the proposed Fair Tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
About half of it.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
About half of it.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
D.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
D.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
It can be required by any of the above as a pre-condition for employment if it is determined that said vaccination is required for that particular position.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
It can be required by any of the above as a pre-condition for employment if it is determined that said vaccination is required for that particular position.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Internationally, no. We should fight all terrorism regardless of origin, here in the US.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Internationally, no. We should fight all terrorism regardless of origin, here in the US.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone can immigrate if they a) are not a violent criminal in their country of origin; b) not sick with a communicable disease; c) not be given welfare benefits for at least five years. States should be able to set their own immigration policy. The Federal government can determine the naturalization process (ie. how one becomes a citizen).
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone can immigrate if they a) are not a violent criminal in their country of origin; b) not sick with a communicable disease; c) not be given welfare benefits for at least five years. States should be able to set their own immigration policy. The Federal government can determine the naturalization process (ie. how one becomes a citizen).
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should need to prove citizenship upon registering to vote. After that, all that is required should be a signature.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should need to prove citizenship upon registering to vote. After that, all that is required should be a signature.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
There could be a case made for some reparations to those who lived under Jim Crow laws in the 20th century.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
There could be a case made for some reparations to those who lived under Jim Crow laws in the 20th century.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A.
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure the rights of life, liberty, and property for individuals.
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?
Choose not to answer
Libertarian.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure the rights of life, liberty, and property for individuals.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
http://collinlp.org
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?
Choose not to answer
Libertarian.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
http://collinlp.org
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My legislative priorities would be to search out and repeal as much current legislation as possible.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My legislative priorities would be to search out and repeal as much current legislation as possible.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
This very much depends on the standards and needs of the local community.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
This very much depends on the standards and needs of the local community.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Limited restrictions based on mental health are in order. Not much else.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Limited restrictions based on mental health are in order. Not much else.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
