Shawn Kelly
Libertarian | Texas
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Shawn Kelly
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.7
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
DeRidder High School, DeRidder, LA, 1998
Louisiana Technical College, Lake Charles, LA, AS, 2001
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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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
My initial thought is in cases of rape or incest. Even then I am hesitant. I fully understand the issues a woman endures in such cases. However, there are alternatives, such as adoption. In all other cases, being sexually active comes with responsibility. That responsibility cannot be removed just because some temporary pleasure was sought.
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
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I would seek to create alternatives that would transition future generations to privately held retirement means. The Government is highly inefficient and cannot be trusted to keep the funds available.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would reduce military funding abroad, I would reduce overlaps and obvious wasteful spending. Force government "companies" such as US Postal Service to create profit. I would remove oversight committees and bring in private organizations to force the government to become more efficient in general. Government contractors would be required to be competitive with private equivalents.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
There is no circumstance in which taxpayers should pay off student loans.
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
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 means that the government should have no authority or decisions on a persons worship or lack there of.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would seek to removed the grasp the American Medical Association has on our current healthcare system. Naturopathy should be recognized as a legitimate practice and be promoted as a means of living a healthy lifestyle. I would seek to remove the corruption within our Health Insurance system and the outrageous costs of required medications. I am favor of private healthcare, but this must become an affordable option. Government is riddled with inefficiencies and should not have a determination on the health of it's citizens.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Immediately in the United States, we must be protected from all threats. The United States is not the savior of the world. We do not owe anything to other countries to keep them safe.
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.
Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Disagree
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
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone should have the opportunity to come to our great country. However, there are proper and legal means to do so. One cannot simply walk across our borders and expect every need to be met. Come here, contribute to our great nation and be a productive member of society.
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and fully believe in the resurrection and return of Jesus. The Bible is my foundation of morals and values. I value all life, large and small, old and young. We are created one in the eyes of our father creator. However, I will not force my views on others and believe others have the right to worship whoever and whatever they see fit, so long as that does not violate the laws of the land or bring harm to others.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have voted in past elections for either Libertarian or Republican. I agree with issues such as legalized marijuana, freedom of expression and immigration reform. I do not agree with endless wars and I do not agree with protecting corporations from bad decisions or changing economic landscapes. I do not agree with abortion, but I believe that should be left up to a state to create a law. I support adoption and would vote to make this more accessible to those to seek that option. I will vote for religious liberties to be upheld by all persons.
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?
I am an individual everyday person just like everyone else. I am not a lawyer, doctor or some other high profile position with a personal agenda. My goal if elected is to do my part to bring the best for the American People. For far too long, the voter has been ignored. Congress has been corrupt for far too long and it is high time to remove the old guard which has fatten their wallets ten times over on the backs of dirty politics. I believe in term limits, I believe every elected official should return to their citizen status after serving. No more lifelong careers and no more life long pensions. If elected, I will do my part to clean up corruption and dirty dealing done behind closed doors.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There should be no restrictions on legal gun ownership.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
I will seek to create and balanced budget to reduce the burden on future generations. We cannot continue to "Kick the can" any further and expect our children to do any different that prior generations have done. I will seek to create means to make adoption more accessible for families that wish to pursue that as an option. I will seek to bring an end to our endless war on terrorism and drug wars and focus our efforts on protecting our citizens at home.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Systematic racism created by those to seek to divide have destroyed communities to push an agenda of hate. All persons regardless of race, creed, color or any affiliation should have equal access to all the United States has to offer.
