Rodney Travis

Libertarian | South Carolina

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Rodney Travis


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 109


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Stall High School and Trident Technical College

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

South Carolina Libertarian Party, Vice-Chairman and State Chairman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Charleston County Council and SC House 109

Race

Previous Races

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Jonathon Hill (2014)

Sean Bennett (2012)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Vincent Sheheen (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Rape, incest, birth defects. Further circumstances should be on the ballot for voters to decide.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

If we are to have a tax code, everyone should pay the same tax rate of no more than 10 percent across the board. There'll be no deductions for numerous family members. People with no children should not pay higher taxes than those with several who are using schools and government services.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Government should be focused on protecting people from force, violence and fraud. Questionable activities such as providing loans, grants, incentives, redistribution of wealth, stimulating the economy through "investments", foreign aid and propping up failing companies should be reduced and phased out.

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.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

I see no reason to allow government to close churches.


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.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

An employer can be allowed to require vaccinations and workers can depart if they disagree. With people coming into our country with no paperwork or healthcare history and their children enrolling in school, the schools should be allowed to require vaccinations.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Stop military actions and social interventionism in foreign Islamic countries. Ensure that our borders are secure.

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.

Choose not to answer


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

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

Only those who are financially secure and will not become an economic or criminal burden on the U.S. The U.S. should not have programs and incentives for immigrants to have their food and needs paid by citizen taxpayers.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Neutral

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

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

Neutral

I believe two same-sex consenting adults should be free to sign a marriage contract and live harmoniously if they choose. Divorce laws will apply to them just as any other couple.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Racism is in high demand but in short supply.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that Jesus died on the cross and that he is our salvation.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People need to have proper required photo ID and their voter registration card when showing up at the polls.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I will not propose laws that allow people to vote who are noncitizens. I will not propose laws that allow people to vote without proper ID.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No. Racism is in high demand but is in short supply. The subject of racism is used by some to create a privileged class to achieve political or social goals.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


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

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

U.S. Military. Protect citizens from violence, force and fraud. Police departments, fire departments, courts and jails. Clean water, safe food. Road and bridge construction.

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?

Lean Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

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?

Vote for me if you don't want taxpayer funded handouts, a welfare state, new taxes, laws that infringe on your freedom and liberty, laws that remove personal responsibility or laws that quickly release dangerous criminals.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

I do not support defunding police departments.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

No gun possession by felons. No gun possession by minors in a school or public setting.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Disagree

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