Herbert Giles

Democrat | Georgia

Candidate Profile

Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Herbert Giles


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 69


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, BA, 1979

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, MA, 1980

Carroll Technical College, Carrollton, AB, 2001

WORK & MILITARY

H & L Legal Services, LLC, Managing Partner, 4

AFFILIATIONS

Peachtree Aikikai, Instructor, Boy Scouts

Order of the Arrow

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

n/a

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (1)

Fair Fight

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Georgia Stonewall Democrats

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Disagree

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

Disagree

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.

Did not answer

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Most


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.

Neutral

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I am sure I can find some.


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.

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

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

No

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Exactly that.


HEALTHCARE

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

Strongly Agree

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

Improve on current law, States like Georgia should extend programs they have not.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

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 Disagree

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

anyone with a basic need to be here


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Agree


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.

Atheist


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 Liberal

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

I would try to get Georgia to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. I believe in the legalization of Marijuana.

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

I am 65, and have a Masters Degree in Psychology.

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?

Did not answer


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?

No

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Well we don't generally need automatic weapons unless you are a part of a Military or Police group that locks them up until needed. You don't need one if you are psychology unsound.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Neutral

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Agree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Pass ERA Balance Budget. Defund police by spending the money on Mental Health professionals lessening the Police load for circumstances beyond their training.

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

Yes.

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