Regina Gargus
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Regina Gargus
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Kapan University, 2010
Superior Medical, Madison Heights, Paramedic, 1995
LSTI, Souothfield, EMS I/C, 2002
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Michiganders Eradicating Guardianship Abuse, CEO
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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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?
None! Mechanism of conception should not be a determining factor whether the baby should live or die. No one has the right to choose murder.
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?
We need to fund programs that will educate, and provide vocational training instead of investing in these welfare for life programs. If we start doing that, you will see the need for welfare for life decrease; as people will be working, and paying into taxes, and increasing our budget instead of decreasing it.
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?
For starters that is NOT in the constitution, so let us establish that; it is mentioned however in the Danbury letter Jefferson wrote to the Danbury Baptist. Second, when I read this, I understand it to be that the government will not involve itself in church affairs, and the government shall make no laws to restrict the freedom of religion, or practice thereof. However, Just like all the other attacks on Christianity, this letter gets thrown up like it is a constitutional amendment, and is to be interpreted as it should restrict the freedom of religion even in government. It has been perverted to eliminate God from another part of this country. It is very sad to see so many people fall for it.
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?
I do not believe government should be involved in healthcare coverage.
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?
Anyone that wants to come here, work, value our traditions, not try to change them. Anyone that we do not have to take care of for years and years. Anyone that truly loves this country, and want nothing more than to become a part of it.
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic. in my life, God comes first, followed by family, and Country. These values are slowly diminishing in our country. With the constant attacks on the traditional family, Christina values, and anti -American nonsense being propagated by the left daily; with the removal of God from schools, and public areas. As a result, we are seeing a country becoming morally bankrupt, without compassion, and no value for life. Hence; the abortion on demand. If society does not value life, a gift from God (which they removed in school and everywhere else) then it is easy to dismiss the greatest genocide of our time. I want to bring God back, and his word to the lives of others. In School, in public, in our court rooms, & in entertainment. I want to bring back the importance of the traditional family, and I want to bring back Patriotism, and love for our country. These are my values & beliefs I was raised on, and live by to this day. We, as a country MUST as well.
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.
I am a practicing Catholic. in my life, God comes first, followed by family, and Country. These values are slowly diminishing in our country. With the constant attacks on the traditional family, Christina values, and anti -American nonsense being propagated by the left daily; with the removal of God from schools, and public areas. As a result, we are seeing a country becoming morally bankrupt, without compassion, and no value for life. Hence; the abortion on demand. If society does not value life, a gift from God (which they removed in school and everywhere else) then it is easy to dismiss the greatest genocide of our time. I want to bring God back, and his word to the lives of others. In School, in public, in our court rooms, & in entertainment. I want to bring back the importance of the traditional family, and I want to bring back Patriotism, and love for our country. These are my values & beliefs I was raised on, and live by to this day. We, as a country MUST as well.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Life has been very difficult, from day one for myself. When I was 4 I was forced into the foster care system of Michigan; Michigan is a great State, but not a great parent. From the age of 4-13 I was in 4 different foster care/ group homes, spent 6 years with a family that adopted me, but at 13 they gave me back. I was then in and out of various homes from 13-17. From 17 to now, I had to learn EVERYTHING on my own. From learning to drive, to filling out job applications. I lived more life in these years than most do in a life time. I still managed to obtain formal education. I currently strive everyday to learn and grow as person spiritually, professionally, and personally. The struggles I had in life, I never allowed them to define me; I met the challenges head on, I never give up, and I will fight just as hard for the people of Livonia, and the State of Michigan. I know hardship, I know rejection, I know loss, I know what it is like to have to start over again after loss.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
I was 19 I shoplifted. and never have had any sexual misconduct.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a hard working proud citizen of Livonia. "Families First" is our motto here. I would like to be the voice for all of Livonia Families & Citizens that feel they do not have one right now with the current Representative. I am not running against her, I am running against her far left regressive policies that do NOT represent the people of Livonia. We love God, life, family, and country. We value our conservative principals, we value our work, our homes, and our traditions. Livonia last year was the number 2 hot spot nation wide for the most sought after city to buy a home in. That is because of "families first" motto. Livonia is a big city with a "small town feel" to it. That is because of all the values that we have held dear for over 50 years here. I will continue to maintain that great quality we hold here in Livonia.
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.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a firm believer in the second amendment. It is NOT the job of government to restrict gun ownership. this argument was settled in 1776. The second Amendment is very self explanatory. "Shall not be infringed upon."
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?
Foster Care Reform Anything pro-life, or abolishes abortion. Probate & Family Court Reform.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Absolutely not. It is sad to see Democrats using the same old song and dance every election cycle. They go into minority communities, and perpetuate this "Victim-hood mentality" through out. They tell them they are victims of racism, and that THEY will be their savior from the big bad racist Republican. When in actuality their policies do nothing but keep minorities government dependent, removing the father's from the home via mass incarcerations, rewarding single mother-hood, promoting abortion in their communities three time more than they do in other communities, fighting Republicans on school of choice; forcing minority children to stay in failing school districts; and not holding those schools accountable for the fact that roughly 32% can not read beyond a third grade level once they graduate from those failing schools. The list goes on and on. I am not saying that there are not individuals that are not racist in this country. However; to state that there is systematic racism
