
Marco Bulnes
Green | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marco Bulnes
Party
Green
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 75
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
GRCC, Grand Rapids, Electronics, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
GRPD, Chief Advisory Board, Mel Trotter Mission
Contributor through Mayan Industries LLC, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Contributor as a candidate "man of the year"
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If there is a criminal act such as Rape.
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.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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 is very important in order for us to have the freedom to worship without government involvement.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
It should be a basic human life necessity, if we can start valuing human life instead of promoting it as for profit then and only then we will live a healthier life. There is enough money to have every American citizen covered.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would decrease the elected officials pay, reduce state pensions, reduce welfare and invest into education of trade jobs, term limits.
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
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?
I believe that all regulations of immigrations should have equal standards, Central and South America should have equal opportunity as any other country in this earth. We would eliminate most of the immigration problems we have today.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
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?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
If you have a history of violence, felony, or are a minor you should not own a gun.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Protect our property owners from being displaced by big corporations. Protect our kids schools and education by creating a safer environment and increase its funding for teachers and schools. Protect our environment by helping businesses become green and also placing regulations on new vehicles emissions system,
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is one of the big causes of hatred, violence and chaos in our nation today. It gets used as an excuse to cause harm, we must face it head on and educate our citizens, our elected officials and make those accountable when racism is a factor. so Yes
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
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 believe that we evolve, what worked 50 years ago does not work today, we are human beings learning on how to live today. Technology, environment, our way of life keeps changing everyday and if we do not learn to adapt then we create chaos instead of evolving as our knowledge grow.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Life experience the understanding the needs of our city and its citizens, to be fearless and desire to help those that can't or are fearful to speak up for themselves. Too many minority or poor people are been left behind, displaced from their homes and not having a voice. My hardships, successes, and the desire to serve.
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?
My name is Marco Bulnes I have lived in Grand Rapids Michigan since 1987, I believe in the American dream and the freedom of choice to obtain it by working hard. My motto is no fear, no guilt, no greed only passion purpose and resilience if you have all of this in your life you will succeed in anything you do, not only that, but you will live a full and happy life. If we all stand united and help one another we can overcome all the adversity that our government had created up to now. It is time for change and it starts with you today.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
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 believe in God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. I also believe in the freedom of choice especially since that freedom was given to us by God Himself. Every human life matters and we must help one another to become better human beings, our history can be written today because it is all we can do, today is the day that we can define our future.
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