Julian MarDock

Libertarian | Texas

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Julian MarDock


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 44


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

U Texas, Austin, B.A., 1973

U Texas SW Med School, Dallas, M.D., 1976

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

New Braunfels Schuetzen Verein, Treasurer

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.

Neutral

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am personally against abortion. But I don't think that government should be involved for or against. I believe that abortion facilities should meet all the requirements of other medical facilities.


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?

So much. at the state level, school vouchers and ending the war on marijuana would be a great start.


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.

Neutral

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?

Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's. And unto God what is God's.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Government regulations and third party payment have made health care so expensive. There is infinite demand for free stuff. The poorest among us get care that is better than anyone could receive as recently as WWII. Look at the Roosevelts: FDR died of untreated hypertension. Eleanor died of undiagnosed tuberculosis.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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.

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.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We can't have open borders and a welfare state. My own grandfather was prohibited from becoming a citizen or voting because of his country of origin (China). Even after 69 years of residence and 2 sons in the Air Corps. We should have a merit based system.


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.

Strongly Disagree

Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.

Agree

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My mother was the director of the Highland Park Methodist Church Sunday School. I believe that Christianity has been a great force for good in human society. I believe that the protestant reformation, with it's emphasis on the personal interpretation of the gospel created the modern world. My personal beliefs today are more like my paternal grandmother: Buddhist. I attend the Episcopal church with my wife.


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?

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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I'm a libertarian. I believe in allowing citizens to do what they want, absent harm to others. I advocate for school choice, gun rights, and the legalization of marijuana. I believe that puts me, and my party very close to the Founders of the Republic. George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin. LET FREEDOM RING! Libertarians, and I, also believe in personal responsibility

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I am a retired physician and a grandfather. I believe that I could mentor many of my young colleagues.

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 would like to do what I can to free my children and grandchildren from the greedy hand of government.


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?

We need less rules, not more.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Agree

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?

1. School choice: Vouchers to all parents of 2/3 current public school expenditures. No requirements or restrictions on where to spend them. Annual testing of all pupils, school results (not personal) to be published in time for parents to choose next year's school. 2. Legalization of marijuana for adults. 3. Repeal the laws requiring new cars to be sold through dealerships and beer and wine to be sold through distributors

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

I don't believe so. I think that the war on drugs has led many law enforcement officers to see civilians as the enemy. I believe that we have a policing problem. Asset forfeiture has given many departments a peculiar motivation. It should be ended. Police union contracts have made disciplining/firing officers unduly difficult.

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