Joel Beck
Republican | Nevada
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joel Beck
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
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QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
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.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Restrict immigration and trade with countries wherein radical Islam is practiced.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Absolute power corrupts...absolutely. Our Founders knew this and made provisions in the Constitution to address it. However, the Constitution is NEVER adhered to.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
The "Golden Rule" sums up my beliefs and values succinctly.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
The Constitution is clear, the Government has little authority in dictating how people should live their lives in social matters. However, they've intruded into ALL aspects of social/personal matters. Marriage is one example. How on Earth can a Government charge a fee and issue a license to endorse ANY personal relationship and alter tax policy that affects different relationships...differently. Single or barren people should be penalized for their choice (or lack thereof)? "Elephant Man" should pay higher taxes in order to subsidize attractive couples (with children)? He isn't suffering enough?
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Apply a true (not crony) Capitalist model. Cell phones (like quality healthcare) are a perfect example. They were, at one time very expensive, available to only to the very wealthy. But, because of competition, the choice and price has improved to the point that nearly every man, woman AND child has at least one.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Sound money, backed by gold. Eliminate ALL unConstitutional government agencies and ensure that barriers to entry in all business are kept low so that there will be more competition and eliminate the possibility of monopolies. NEVER allow the Federal Government to borrow money in times of an undeclared war.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate it. Return to the Constitutional size of Government and like Thomas Jefferson, fully fund the Federal Government with only tariffs that are equal to our trading partners. Since this will NEVER happen, the best that we can do is force all 536 "Elected Public Servants" in Washington D.C. to prepare their own taxes...annually. When these returns are audited and the results are made available for all to see, the tax code will be fixed...immediately.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
See answer to question 31
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Don't make it immediately available to everyone that sets foot in the Country. Secondly, don't spend it on other programs.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I've had to live on a limited income. I have had to make extremely difficult financial decisions that "Government Officials" don't feel it necessary to make. I have an engineering background. Things will work, or they won't. There is no room for wishful thinking in my decision process. As a disabled Veteran, I have first hand experience with failed Government programs and agencies. I've seen the waste and lack of interest in providing quality, efficient service. I have also experienced what it is like to have a so called "Representative" not perform his job of representing his constituents but to also be abusive to them.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
joel@beckforcongress.us
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I never had any political ambitions until I suffered the abuse from someone that was elected to perform a function in our Constitutional Republic. I saw a need, and as a Patriotic American, who has honorably served his Country in a war combat zone, I decided to step up and fill the vacuum created by an extremely arrogant career politician. I pledge to be someone that is accessible, respectful and humble. Someone that will first listen and then communicate effectively to my constituents my positions based upon THEIR input and wisdom. As a Republic is supposed to work. As a Disabled Veteran I receive my medical care from the Veterans Administration. If I'm elected, I will no longer be required to. However, I pledge to continue to do so. That way I can see for myself what is broken, what is working, how to fix it and if it is being fixed at all...for ALL Veterans.
