Michael Thomas
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Thomas
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 17
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, BS/PA, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy (active), HM2 (Corpsman), 1975-79
USN (reserve), HM2 (Corpsman), 1979-83
AFFILIATIONS
Doctors Goodwill Foundation, Board of Directors, Space Coast Clinicians
President, Brevard Republican Executive Committee, Precinct and State Committeeman
Florida Academy of PA's, Past BOD
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Rep. State Committeeman, 2008-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Florida Academy of PA's
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations
Thad Altman
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Election of judges by the people for a definite term of office is the best way to select judges.
Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
There should be a strict constitutional spending limit for state and local governments that would tie the rate of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Disagree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Agree
Where minor children are involved, divorce laws should be reformed to include mutual consent of both parents and an increased waiting period, unless there is fault or abuse.
Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Strongly Disagree
Business owners should be required by law to bake cakes, provide flower arrangements, etc., for same-sex weddings, even when these activities would infringe on their sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The "nature" of mankind is a broad spectrum of philosophies and behaviors. Some are good and nurturing and some are self centered and destructive. Our founding fathers very wisely instituted the system of separated powers with checks and balances to foil those who would take advantage of that power and to still allow positive change to occur when there is balanced agreement. We can plainly see that there are ways to circumvent these checks but, overall, the concept is one of genius.
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, Voters, Constitution, Supreme Court, Congress
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
For the most part - It shouldn't be allowed at all. There are arguments that may support a few extenuating circumstances such as rape that might be considered. Either way, and with Roe vs Wade, our mantra should be "Adoption - not Abortion!" There are long adoption waiting lists and loving parents awaiting their new baby.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
From the time I was a child in parochial school and subsequently spending several years in a Capuchin seminary I have been instilled with the Christian ethic of service to God and my brethren. Since then I have been able to meld real world experience and my philosophy to become a strong proponent of free enterprise and self determination. In our success we can help others who are less able or less fortunate. We should not rely on a government entity to do this for us. Life is God's gift to us and how we live it is our gift to God.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
No defense
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
MikeforFLASenate@gmail.com MikeThomasforSenate.com
Additional comment from candidate:
I disagreed in #12 above because the founding fathers did not create a pure democracy. We have too many "Career Politicians". We need to end the political dynasty model with its special interest and PAC entanglements that create a fertile environment for corruption. I strongly support term limits for that reason. Please choose Mike Thomas as a voice that you can trust to speak for you!
