Eric Velasquez
Libertarian | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Eric Velasquez
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 118
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Us Air Force technical college, Wichita Falls
WORK & MILITARY
US Air Force, E-5, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Community Bible Church, Member, Chosen
Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Until people are willing to bear the burden of raising a child from the foster care system and when the number of children in foster care drops there will be the need for abortion. I don’t believe in abortion myself because of my Christian values but everyone has there own right to do what they want with their body. Maybe that means as a Christian we need to reach out to those that are in those positions of contemplation of abortion we should show them love and kindness and support them. Through love and support show them that they do not need to abort. That is the hope.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Until people are willing to bear the burden of raising a child from the foster care system and when the number of children in foster care drops there will be the need for abortion. I don’t believe in abortion myself because of my Christian values but everyone has there own right to do what they want with their body. Maybe that means as a Christian we need to reach out to those that are in those positions of contemplation of abortion we should show them love and kindness and support them. Through love and support show them that they do not need to abort. That is the hope.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
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
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?
Remove a lot of government agencies and unnecessary spending.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Remove a lot of government agencies and unnecessary spending.
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 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 Disagree
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 Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
We cannot mix religion in with our government. Yes we can use our moral Christian beliefs during our day to day activities. And that’s all it should be about. Being kind to each other and honestly always think What Would Jesus Do.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
We cannot mix religion in with our government. Yes we can use our moral Christian beliefs during our day to day activities. And that’s all it should be about. Being kind to each other and honestly always think What Would Jesus Do.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
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?
Put pressure on the pharmaceutical companies and not let them dictate who runs this country. Lobbyists are what runs the government today and that needs to stop! Once we hold the. Accountable then we will see prices drop dramatically. Taxpayers fund research and get the short end once find medication that can help.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Put pressure on the pharmaceutical companies and not let them dictate who runs this country. Lobbyists are what runs the government today and that needs to stop! Once we hold the. Accountable then we will see prices drop dramatically. Taxpayers fund research and get the short end once find medication that can help.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
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 Disagree
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 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.
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.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We are all immigrants. With that our country was founded by immigrants. The only reason why we are a free country is because our founding fathers fought back against the British. We should have a better immigration system. Not completely open but at least start the change and make it to where you don’t have to only have money to become a citizen.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We are all immigrants. With that our country was founded by immigrants. The only reason why we are a free country is because our founding fathers fought back against the British. We should have a better immigration system. Not completely open but at least start the change and make it to where you don’t have to only have money to become a citizen.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
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.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
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
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.
Neutral
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and believe that we should always do what Jesus would do. Be kind to others and be like him.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and believe that we should always do what Jesus would do. Be kind to others and be like him.
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 am a libertarian and for the constitution. Everyone has the right to believe what they want to believe and the immigration system is broken.
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 am a libertarian and for the constitution. Everyone has the right to believe what they want to believe and the immigration system is broken.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experience from just working on the front lines of regular paying jobs. I do not come from wealth but I’m not bad with my money. I had to learn the hard way. I have several different perspectives from different job fields that I can use once elected. I can connect with people and listen. I can be a bridge builder. This is what we need in our government today.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experience from just working on the front lines of regular paying jobs. I do not come from wealth but I’m not bad with my money. I had to learn the hard way. I have several different perspectives from different job fields that I can use once elected. I can connect with people and listen. I can be a bridge builder. This is what we need in our government today.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Negative
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Negative
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I’m running for honest real change. I’m running for the people not for a corporation or for money. I will not allow for anyone to control me and I do not want our constituents to be controlled by the government anymore.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I’m running for honest real change. I’m running for the people not for a corporation or for money. I will not allow for anyone to control me and I do not want our constituents to be controlled by the government anymore.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. I would like to introduce a plan to encourage a gun safety course. But a gun gets free gun safety course or refresher. It should not be mandatory. Also if you are comfortable with your skills, you can pass that safety course onto someone who might need it or want it.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. I would like to introduce a plan to encourage a gun safety course. But a gun gets free gun safety course or refresher. It should not be mandatory. Also if you are comfortable with your skills, you can pass that safety course onto someone who might need it or want it.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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?
Criminal justice reform Marijuana legalization Approval voting
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Criminal justice reform Marijuana legalization Approval voting
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, people have learned to hate from someone. As we have seen some of that hate has turned into violence or worse mass shootings. We cannot move forward until we take action. This will keep happening every single time. History repeats itself.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, people have learned to hate from someone. As we have seen some of that hate has turned into violence or worse mass shootings. We cannot move forward until we take action. This will keep happening every single time. History repeats itself.
