Robert M. Bohmfalk M.
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert M. Bohmfalk M.
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 44
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, M.A., 1968
Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, Texas, M.Div., 1972
WORK & MILITARY
United Methodist Church, minister, 15
MHMR (Bluebonnet Trails, Camino Real, Austin State School), Mental Health casemanager, staff, 20
AFFILIATIONS
Sons of Republic of Texas, Historian
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (2)
Progressive Turnout Project
*Liberal Texas
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2020)
Lupe Valdez (2018)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
It should be between a woman and her doctor, mate, and pastor. Only she should decide with the support of others. I believe birth control and sex education can greatly reduce unwanted pregnancies and abortions. Now a rapist in Texas has more rights than a rape victim. Rapists can now choose the mothers of their children. Adolph Hitler was pro-life. He tried to create a "master race". If a white Aryan woman in Nazi Germany had an abortion she was put to hard labor. If she had a second abortion she was put to death.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Planned parenthood has prevented millions of abortions byipreventing millions of unwanted pregnancies. One cannot be pro-life and support birth control. Conservative Republicans plan to BAN ALL BIRTH CONTROL.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
I believe a person should not have to die in pain. They can be kept alive if they are donating any organs.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Tax the billionaires and corporations who pay no taxes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Military budget could be reduced.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
An educated person is good for everyone.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If there is another epicdemic like Covid19.
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.
A. Health Care is incompatible with Capitalism. Jesus Christ never charged the people that He healed.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When it put the rest of the population at risk.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Just keep them under surveillance. Let the CIA keep track of them with drones and cameras.
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.
Agree
There will never be true peace in Israel unless there is a 2-party system/state.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
Those Dreamers should be allowed to become citizens.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
refugees, political refugees from other countries.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
I believe in the Separation of Church and State. A person's believes/religion should not be forced on others. They have the right to exercise their own religion, but not force it on others.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is not being taught in schools. I believe all of History should be taught,,,,the good, the bad, and the ugly. I believe in teaching math and science.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe a person has a right to their own beliefs and that they should not force their beliefs on others. I believe in the Separation of Church and State and the Pursuit of Happiness. In believe in the U.S. Constitution.and the defense of it.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
Many who were born at home cannot get a birth certificate or ID. They still have the right to vote.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Longer voting, more early voting places. Easier registration.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Conservatives are more racist than Liberals. Conservatives believe in "Replacement Theory" that others will replace them in their jobs. Conservatives are making it a domestic security problem.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
No reparations should be given to any group unless they are continued to be discriminated against.
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.
B. Climate Change is not a hoax and is real. The Earth is the Lord's. We need better conservation.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Disagree
Fracking causes earthquakes. Drilling can be done without fracking.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the people . The preamble to the Constitution says it all. Lincoln said it should be a government, of the people, by the people, and for the people.
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?
Liberal
Jesus Christ was a Liberal. The Presidents on Mt .Rushmore were all Liberal. Conservatives have always been of the wrong side of History no matter which party they were in. Conservatives gave us slavery, Civil war, KKK, Prohibition, Jim Crow Laws, and anti-abortion laws.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Letters to the Editor at Seguin Gazette-Enterprise.
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?
I support birth control, reproductive rights, safe schools, common sense gun safety, fixing electrical grid in Texas, full funding of public schools, increase mental health services, medical marijuana, taxing the wealthy, universal health care.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
I support Black Lives Matter.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
Both needs increase funding. Police should not have to do mental health services. They should refer people to mental health services.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe in background checks and common sense gun safety. I oppose assault weapons that only military and law enforcement should have. They should not be outgunned by criminals, gangs, terrorist, traitors, or NRA. Their should be no waiting period for women. There should be red flag laws to temporary confiscate the guns of an individual until they are found to be safe and sane.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
Yes, if the gun was illegally purchased.
