Gail Lightfoot

Libertarian | California

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Gail Lightfoot


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

No


Links

Gail Lightfoot websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Torrance HIgh School, Torrance CA, Diploma, 1956

LACGH School of Nursing, Los Angeles CA, Diploma, 1959

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

Libertarian Party, Charter Member, Libertarian Party of California

Candidate, Officer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

George Phillies

Barry Hess

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

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.

Strongly 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.

Disagree

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.

Disagree

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

Disagree

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

Agree

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

Disagree

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

Neutral

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.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

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.

Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

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

Neutral

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

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.

Agree

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 - the supreme law of the land, always takes precedence over all other authorities.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

This is a personal medical decision for a woman, her family and physician. The state has no say regarding this difficult decision. Abortion rates decline as society becomes more educated and prosperous. Adoption is the best solution at any stage and more so when there is viability.

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

An understanding that without limits the most benevolent government could become a tyranny. They created a Republic with limts, checks and balances to prevent tyranny. Congress has limited power and all other power is reserved to the states or the people limited by the protections of the Constitution.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Political decisions shoud be based on reason, logic and the Rights of the Individual. Religion has no place in the running of a government. The State does not exist to enforce morality or religious dogma. It exists to protect our individual Rights.

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

No Answer

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

I endorse the Libertarian and Libertarian Party of California Platforms and the Non Agression Principle. I have signed a Pledge not to initiate the use of force [violence] for political or social gain. I am a fiscal conservative and a social liberal. It is up to each of us an individuals to make wise decisions regarding our daily lives, jobs and futures. My campaign web site - gailklightfoot.com shows my consistancy over time. That site served me over several elections. My basic beliefs are the same now as they were in 1960 and before.

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

SOSVoteLP@aol.com

Additional comment from candidate:

I believe that each individual has a right to live their life, their way so long as they are peaceful. Governments are created by man to protect the individual Rights to Life, Liberty, gainfully acquired Property and their personal peaceful Pursuit of Happiness. Give us Liberty and we will have prosperity!

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