Gary Stroud
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gary Stroud
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
PUTNAM CO R1, UNIONVILLE, YES, 1981
WORK & MILITARY
MO AUCTION SCHOOL, AUCTIONEER, 2005
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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Race
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.
Neutral
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
LIFE SAVING OF THE MOTHER AND RAPE AND INCEST
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
SOME PEOPLE MISUSE GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE CRACKING DOWN ON WASTE AND MISUSE IN THE WELFARE SYSTEM . IF YOU NEED THE HELP GREAT ... BUT IF YOUR JUST TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE SYSTEM... IT NEEDS CLEANED UP !
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.
Strongly 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?
THAT THE CHURCH SHALL NOT BE RAN BY THE GOVERNMENT NOR SHALL THE CHURCH CONTROL THE GOVERNMENT
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?
THATS A TOUGH TASK ONE THING THAT BOTHERS ME IS WHY IS A PROCEDURE IN A HOSPITAL HIGHER IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE ? YOU TELL THEM YOU DONT HAVE INSURANCE ITS CHEAPER MORE COMPETITION BETWEEN INSURANCE COMPANIES
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 and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
UNDER THE LAWS SET BE A PERSON THAT WILL TAKE AMERICA AS THEIR COUNTRY FOLLOW OUR LAWS AND BECOME GREAT CITIZENS
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.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I AM A GOD FEARING MAN . GOD HAS MADE HIS PRESENCE KNOWN IN MY LIFE MANY TIMES.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
OK I'M 58 YEARS OLD NEVER OWNED A NEW CAR ... WAY TO BIG OF A LOSS BUY ONE A YEAR OLDER SAVE THOUSANDS . . MY PARENTS WERE RAISED DURING AND JUST AFTER THE GREAT DEPRESSION . AND I WAS BROUGHT UP WITH THE SAME IDEAS SAVE MONEY PUT PRIDE ASIDE AND BUY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
YEARS OF LIVING AND WORKING IN THE REAL WORLD ... NOT THE WORLD MOST ELECTED OFFICIALS SEE. I'M JUST A COMMON MAN AND THAT'S WHAT WE NEED. TO MANY LAWYERS AND POLITICIANS HAS AMERICA IN A BAD WAY .
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
IF YOU WANT A POLITICIAN OR A LAWYER IM NOT YOU MAN IF YOU WANT SOMEONE TO STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS , PROTECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT, FREEDOM OF RELIGION, HELP CUT THE STUPID LAWS THAT HURT SMALL BUSINESS AND FARMERS IN RURAL MO AND SUPPORT A STRONG LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LAW AND ORDER WELL I'M YOUR MAN
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE . THERE IS PLENTY OF GUN LAWS. MAYBE DO AWAY WITH GUN FREE ZONES SO THE COWARDLY CRIMINAL KNOWS HE MAY BE SHOT . BETTER JUDGES TO ENFORCE CRIMES COMMITTED WITH GUNS
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
PROTECT THE 2ND AMENDMENT IN MISSOURI EVEN IF FEDERAL LAWS ARE CHANGED WE CAN KEEP OUR LAWS THE SAME BOOST LAW ENFORCEMENT IN RURAL MISSOURI MORE POLICE BETTER EQUIPMENT MORE OFFICERS HELP FARMERS AND SMALL BUSINESS CUT THROUGH THE MANY UNNEEDED RESTRICTIONS
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
YES THERE IS RACIAL PROBLEMS AND IT COULD BE A THREAT TO AMERICA . MANY ENEMIES OF AMERICA LOVE TO SEE US FIGHT AMONG OURSELVES AND USE IT TO BRING DOWN AMERICA
