
Neko Antoniou
Libertarian | Texas
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Neko Antoniou
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 127
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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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.
No Answer
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 believe the issue of abortion is not one where the State should intervene. I personally do not agree with the practice; however, it would not be fair to use a position of power to impose my morals onto others.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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?
Every facet of government is plagued by over inflated budgets. I believe we should "trim the fat" from every government agency and treat the money of our citizens with the upmost respect and importance.
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?
The Church is meant to offer us a path towards salvation for ourselves. The State is meant to keep us from infringing upon the rights of our fellow man. If the State were to legislate morality, we deprive man of his free will, bestowed upon him by God himself, to seek and earn his own salvation.
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?
Healthcare should be left in the hands of the free market. Competition will reduce prices overall while allowing individuals to choose insurance plans that more adequately suit their needs.
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that are willing to work hard, and are willing to immigrate to our country legally, deserve their right to work towards the American dream.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
No Answer
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.
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian, Eastern Orthodox (Greek)
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I am conservative in the sense that I believe Texans should be able to keep the money they earn rather than paying outlandish taxes, the free market is the best provider of goods and services between consenting individuals, and I believe government should play an extremely small role in how individuals choose to live their lives.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a certified Master Peace Officer for the State of Texas with almost two decades of experience in various fields of law enforcement. I have been a servant to the citizens of Texas for almost the entirety of my life, and I will continue to serve my community indefinitely.
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 seek to provide a real choice, and real change, to those that are tired of the limitless spending, endless wars that sacrifice the lives of brave and honorable Texans, and the overreaching government that is supported by the two major political parties. It is time to return to the values and principles that have made Texas renowned across the world for its innovative, hard working, courageous, and free citizens. We are blessed by God to be able to call ourselves Texans, and it is time we return to what makes us so special.
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.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, the Constitution of the United States of America, which I swore an oath to defend, clearly states that the right to bear arms shall not be infringed. As long as an American is of sound mind, he, or she, has a God given right to be armed and protect themselves.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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. Tax cuts 2. Spending cuts 3. Term limits for representatives
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The recent increase in racism is a direct result of party polarization and Identity politics. We must stop its spread by learning to respect the smallest minority of all, the individual.
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