John Houman

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John Houman


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 19


Incumbent

No


Links

John Houman websites

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, 1979

WORK & MILITARY

United States Navy, Petty Ofc. second class E5, 1965-1969

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression should be included as protected classes in existing non-discrimination laws.

Agree

Gambling should not be expanded in any way, nor should the tax or fee structure be made more favorable to the gaming industry.

Neutral

Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Neutral

Election of judges by the people for a definite term of office is the best way to select judges.

Disagree

More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.

Disagree

Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.

Agree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

No Answer

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

Disagree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.

Disagree

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.

Neutral

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

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.

Agree

Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.

Disagree

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.

Neutral

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.

Neutral

Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.

Strongly Disagree

Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.

Agree

The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.

Neutral

Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.

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.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.

No Answer

Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Neutral

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

To prevent United States from turning into a dictatorship.

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.

Constitution Supreme Court Congress Voters

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Pro-Life without Trampling on woman's rights. When I first wrote this down about three years ago I thought I'd come up with the perfect reflection of my ideas. It was quickly pointed out that my statement was an oxymoron. So I consulted with one of my top advisers, my mother. After much discussion, she said: John! It's not up to you, the church or anybody else. Whatever choice a woman makes it's between her and God, and those SOB's better keep their nose out of our business. This embarrassed me because I knew she was talk about her private parts. Whatever choice you make, this is your rights of religious freedom, and I will defend that right with my dying breath. The United States was founded on religious freedom. But what most people forget is, this religious freedom is a two-edge sword. The right of religion, and the right from religious beliefs being forced on you. The second point is what most people forget and are trying to force their beliefs on other people.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

God family Country

Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?

Somewhat Liberal

Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.

My defenses is spilled out on my website www.mr-manners.com

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.

john@mr-manners.com

Additional comment from candidate:

Most of the questions in the survey are yes and no answers, there is a gray area where all the facts concerning each issue should be laid out and discussed.

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