Rich Turvey

Libertarian | Indiana

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Rich Turvey


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2016


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 6


Incumbent

No


Links

Rich Turvey websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Ball State University, Muncie, IN, BA, 2003

Purdue Calumet University, Hammond, IN, AS, 2001

WORK & MILITARY

US Army, MAJ, 17

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Agree

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

Strongly Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Disagree

The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.

Agree

The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.

Agree

I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Disagree

The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.

Strongly Disagree

I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.

Strongly Agree

Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

Strongly Agree

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

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Agree

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

Strongly Agree

Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.

Strongly Agree

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

Disagree

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, Voters, Congress, Supreme Court

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

The circumstances surrounding rape, incest and the health of the mother, these are all situations where in my opinion it should be allowed. Utilizing abortion as a form of birth control is not a viable excuse, based on the Non-Agression Principle, the right of the mother to abort ends at the right of the baby to live.

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

The Founders had the foresight to see the corruption which was probable when one branch of government or one person held absolute power. If they wished to continue under tyrannical rule then we would still be under English rule.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian, who was baptized in 2003, I regularly attend church and enjoy the basis of fellowship, charity, and values my faith provides.

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

Somewhat Conservative

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

As a member of the US Army, I have served honorably as a leader in a combat zone twice, totaling 27 months, during that time I have worked to defend the freedom and preserve the rights of oppressed citizens in their war torn country.

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

Rich.turvey.2016@gmail.com 765-212-5277

Additional comment from candidate:

If voters are seeking a candidate who truly represents their best interest, not those of big business, not someone who has been bought with over a million dollars in campaign donations then they should contact me. I am the only candidate in the district who openly supports term limits, abolishment of the Federal Income Tax and campaign finance reform. In 2016 it is time to send a message to those who have attempted to serve themselves while failing their constituents, it is time to give Liberty a chance.

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