Dennis Nielsen
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Insufficient Information
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dennis Nielsen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Senate, Dist. 11
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
United States War College, Washington, DC
University of Nebraska, Omaha, BS, 1970
WORK & MILITARY
Military pilot, Colonel 0-6, 30+
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, North Carolina should repeal its law allowing abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only very rare circumstances where the life of the mother is in jeopardy. The mother had a "choice" when she chose to be with a man and they conceived this child both persons have a responsibility to all life they create. Think of the marvelous creation a child is! There be some very tight circumstances which we can not think of right now that we may have to deal with abortion but overall a life is a life and not allowing abortion does not take the right away from the mother as she has already chose her path. A society that does not value life is a society doomed to failure. The killing of a live object is destroying that object whether you call it a baby, a blob or a fetus it is a living organism and has a right to be called the product of two human beings, hence a child
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It simply means government get out of the church's business. Let people worship the way and where they chose. If they want to have a prayer moment in school let them. It doesn't have to be a particular religion let the people decide. Without more involvement of the churches in our country we will have a much rougher time. The churches also have to take a more active role in our communities and be as they once were the pillars of our communities. We must attract our younger people to religion and realize the foundation of much of the trouble in our state, communities, country and the world is religion based.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Of course but don't confuse this as free health care. Nothing is more valuable than the things in life one has to work for. Get a scene of pride in what you do and do it the best you can and you will be able to afford the purchase of health care of your own choosing
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
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
State, sheriff and local law enforcement agencies should be required to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Program to enhance the safety and security of their communities to identify and detain aliens.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who bring value and talents to our country. We are not nor can we forever be a welfare state. Bring us you humble,tired and weary but that doesn't mean your criminals and drug dealers. Let it be a country people are proud to come to and be a part of moving it forward, not come here for the gravy and give aways. After all we won the nuclear and space race by bringing the best scientists here at the end of the war.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should have the right to know what schools are teaching their children about sex and LGBT issues and should have the right to opt their children out of any instruction to which they object.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
We must bring God back into our homes and schools. Whatever you believe God is he must be the pillar of our communities. Freedom to worship does not mean freedom for others to stop our worship. Our country has moved too far away from religion and it shows in the degradation of our towns and cities. Our country is in trouble and politicians and the government can't bring it back it will only further decay if we don't bring God home. Even some religions have fallen by the wayside. They must do more for our communities. But the real responsibility lies with us the citizens to as one politician said make our country great again ( I think it is pretty great now) I know we can but it will take an effort from all of us. STOP standing around it is time to promote a better quality home environment where God lives in harmony with all of us. And I can tell you he doesn't live in the phones of your children. Take some time each evening and read with your children God Bless you all
ABOUT YOU
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
The information resides in my heart not some questionable news article. See me, look at me, know me that is all the "public" information you will need.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
There is no real substitute to real life experiences, some call it learn the hard way I call it learn the easy way. LOOK around, you SEE what is going on and learn from those who you followed. Be humble and admit you don't know it all and learn!!! I am a 30+ military aviator, I flew mostly single seat (alone in the seat) high performance fighter aircraft (F16). There was no prouder moment in my life when I entered USAF flight training. The road was long getting there physicals, test, exams, keeping out of trouble never losing sight of the bubble. I was one of the .1 of the .1 of the .1 of 1% all the people in this country and I was proud and honored to be able to serve my country. When I learned to fly at 14 years old a great man Lawrence Rushenburg (Harlan,Ia)taught me to fly. His flying lesson wasn't really about flying it was about life, don't quit, push onward. This qualifies me more than any education to be a leader of our county. Thank you for listening.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No sir! No convictions as a matter of fact never been arrested for any of those nor have I ever did any of those. I have a clean record, oops I think I had a parking ticket once but for the life of me I can't remember where.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I was born an Iowa farm boy, worked in the fields to earn money. My parents died when I was 15 and I and no brother or sisters. I lessened on my own you get in life what you work for. You never appreciate anything moe than what is not just given to you. Our country is in real trouble now and we must do something to change the tide. We must put people in office that have the qualities of trust, integrity, honor and leadership. Forget those who have experience politician is one of the few jobs where experience hurts. Sure I have a degree from a university and am a graduate of the prestigious Air War college but this means nothing if you can't relate these to life experiences. My most important thing I bring to they table to help with is my undying devotion to help my fellow man in any way I can. Vote for me well that is not for me to say if you like the qualities I try to portray I might be a good choice for you
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Background check everyone and make sure more guns are in the hands of law abiding citizens, we are going to need all the law abiding armed citizens we can bring forth in the time to come.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Term limits, reducing the size of government and getting the government out of our everyday business And a profound right for everyone to live free as God intended FREE to pursue happiness. Government service is one of the few times experience hurts. Get the politicians out of office and put real people there. 89% of people believe in term limits but the same 89% of them vote in the same people, that's stupid.
