Robert Sherwin
Libertarian | Ohio
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert Sherwin
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 57
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Lorain County Community College, Elyria, AAS, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
United Methodist Church, Lay Speaker, American Cancer Society
Contributer, Harvest for Hunger-Cleveland, Contributer/Food Donations
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ohio House District 57, 2012
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. 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 is the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Agree
3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Agree
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Strongly Agree
5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.
Agree
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Parents and local communities
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Yes-Rape, incest, certain disease to fetus
13. 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
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The idea that all men are created equal, that we are all afforded equal justice under the law, and that we must have a balance of powers.
15. Please list the six (6) most important endorsements (groups or individuals) of your current candidacy.
The Lorain County Libertarian Party, The Libertarian Party of Ohio, Gary Johnson (Libertarian Candidate for President), Liberty Candidates.
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
Associate of Applied Science Degree-Lorain County Community College, Lay Minister-United Methodist Church.
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer.
Harvest for Hunger Food Bank-contributer and volunteer, Lorain County Libertarian Party-Central and Executive Committees.
