
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
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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