Paul J. McIlvaine
Independent | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paul J. McIlvaine
Party
Independent
Election Year
2015
Election
General
Race
House of Delegates, Dist. 43
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Villanova University, Villannova, PA, BEE, 1971
George Washington University, Washington, DC, MSA, 1976
National Defense University, Washington, DC, MS-NRS, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
Naval Air Systems Command, Project Engineer, 6
Headquarters, Marine Corps, Acquirision Project Officer, 4
Defense Acquisition University, Professor, 20
AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scouts of America, Troop Committee, American Guild of Musical Artists
National Board of Governors, Society of Logistics Engineers, Programs Chairman
Society of Logistics Engineers, Chapter Chairman, Society of Logistics Engineers
International Board of Directors, North Franconia Civic Association, Member
National Assn of Retired Federal Employees, State Committee Chairman, Patowmack Divers
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Independent Green Party
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Religious freedom is our most foundational freedom and deserves added protection in our state and federal constitutions.
Neutral
Religious freedom is our most foundational freedom and deserves added protection in our state and federal constitutions.
Neutral
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
There are times when American judges should alter U.S. case law in order to comply with foreign case law.
Disagree
There are times when American judges should alter U.S. case law in order to comply with foreign case law.
Disagree
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 are the key to national prosperity.
Agree
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 are the key to national prosperity.
Agree
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Neutral
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Neutral
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Agree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Agree
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Agree
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Neutral
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Neutral
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Neutral
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Neutral
Capital punishment should not be allowed for any reason.
Disagree
Capital punishment should not be allowed for any reason.
Disagree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Americas' Founders believed in a government of the people, by the people and for the people. They also believed in freedom and liberty for the citizenry. Consequently, they ordained & established the Constitution of the United States to define and limit federal authority & power. Those powers not specifically granted to the Federal Government were retained by the States. Our founders separated federal power into 3 branches of government in order to prevent tyranny.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Americas' Founders believed in a government of the people, by the people and for the people. They also believed in freedom and liberty for the citizenry. Consequently, they ordained & established the Constitution of the United States to define and limit federal authority & power. Those powers not specifically granted to the Federal Government were retained by the States. Our founders separated federal power into 3 branches of government in order to prevent tyranny.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The US Supreme Court has determined (Roe vs. Wade) that a woman has a constitutional right to an abortion; hence, I am obliged by my oath of office to support current Virginia law. I am opposed to abortion, but opposed to making it illegal.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The US Supreme Court has determined (Roe vs. Wade) that a woman has a constitutional right to an abortion; hence, I am obliged by my oath of office to support current Virginia law. I am opposed to abortion, but opposed to making it illegal.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Before answering this, I wish to state that I do not agree with the wording of your 13 questions (above). Photo ID is current VA law and I am obliged by my Oath of Office to support it. All of our freedoms are of equal importance and no one single freedom is our "most foundational freedom" - that's why I disagree. Foreign case law can be considered by US judges in reaching a verdict, but the US is under no mandate to accept foreign case law. Congress needs to overhaul Obamacare - "repeal" is a divisive word. The US Supreme Court has already ruled on same-sex marriage; I am obliged by my oath of office to support it. Public safety: Guns, knives, Mental Health, fists, poison, explosives and the like all need to be considered - I oppose a myopic focus on guns alone. I will support what works, after a thorough "lookback" analysis of existing law. Visit my website for details. My own beliefs can be summarized as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Before answering this, I wish to state that I do not agree with the wording of your 13 questions (above). Photo ID is current VA law and I am obliged by my Oath of Office to support it. All of our freedoms are of equal importance and no one single freedom is our "most foundational freedom" - that's why I disagree. Foreign case law can be considered by US judges in reaching a verdict, but the US is under no mandate to accept foreign case law. Congress needs to overhaul Obamacare - "repeal" is a divisive word. The US Supreme Court has already ruled on same-sex marriage; I am obliged by my oath of office to support it. Public safety: Guns, knives, Mental Health, fists, poison, explosives and the like all need to be considered - I oppose a myopic focus on guns alone. I will support what works, after a thorough "lookback" analysis of existing law. Visit my website for details. My own beliefs can be summarized as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
E-mail address for voters to reach you (for publication)
paulmcilvaine@paul4delegate.com
E-mail address for voters to reach you (for publication)
paulmcilvaine@paul4delegate.com
