Gene Gutierrez
Green | Michigan
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gene Gutierrez
Party
Green
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 69
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
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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.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Being a male, I feel I shouldn't have a say on this issue. Obviously we have our part in the situation and an opinion, but at the end of it, it is not my body and the decision lies with the woman.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Being a male, I feel I shouldn't have a say on this issue. Obviously we have our part in the situation and an opinion, but at the end of it, it is not my body and the decision lies with the woman.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Disagree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Military, you don't need a large army to protect, you need it to invade.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Military, you don't need a large army to protect, you need it to invade.
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.
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.
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.
Agree
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
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?
Religious beliefs should not be a basis for law, that doesn't mean they can't coincide , but the basis for law should be Human rights and Natural rights.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Religious beliefs should not be a basis for law, that doesn't mean they can't coincide , but the basis for law should be Human rights and Natural rights.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
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?
Universal Health Care, like every other industrial nation in the world.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Universal Health Care, like every other industrial nation in the world.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly 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.
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, Anytime Unless you are Native American, you are an immigrant. For those who say no to immigrants, then lets start sending all immigrants back, starting with those who came first.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone, Anytime Unless you are Native American, you are an immigrant. For those who say no to immigrants, then lets start sending all immigrants back, starting with those who came first.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am not a religious person, I am a spiritual person with faith and the belief that we are creations of God.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am not a religious person, I am a spiritual person with faith and the belief that we are creations of God.
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?
No Answer
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?
No Answer
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
There isn't anything publicly, but I will say depending on the subject, I can be very conservative, to very liberal. Overall I always favor ones rights, as long as they don't interfere with another's rights.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
There isn't anything publicly, but I will say depending on the subject, I can be very conservative, to very liberal. Overall I always favor ones rights, as long as they don't interfere with another's rights.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
No education qualifies one to hold office. The only experience would be life experience, and whether or not you've learned the life lesson of greed destroys. If you have not learned that lesson, you should not be in or running for public office.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
No education qualifies one to hold office. The only experience would be life experience, and whether or not you've learned the life lesson of greed destroys. If you have not learned that lesson, you should not be in or running for public office.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
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 want the best for you, but more importantly I want even better for your kids and grandkids. We are destroying our planet, polluting the air and water. This will continue as long as you continue to vote for the same people, who belong to the same two Party's, which is actually one, if you're paying attention. When will you be done with the lesser of two evils?
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I want the best for you, but more importantly I want even better for your kids and grandkids. We are destroying our planet, polluting the air and water. This will continue as long as you continue to vote for the same people, who belong to the same two Party's, which is actually one, if you're paying attention. When will you be done with the lesser of two evils?
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Educational and mental health screenings. People who hate, are a threat to public safety and should not be able to legally own a gun, because hate is a mental health issue.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Educational and mental health screenings. People who hate, are a threat to public safety and should not be able to legally own a gun, because hate is a mental health issue.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly 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?
UBI-Universal Basic Income Universal Health Care Defund the Police
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
UBI-Universal Basic Income Universal Health Care Defund the Police
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a domestic threat to many American citizens and should not be tolerated. A threat to the people should mean security issues for the country.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a domestic threat to many American citizens and should not be tolerated. A threat to the people should mean security issues for the country.
