Charles T West
Libertarian | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Charles T West
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2021
Election
General
Race
House of Delegates, Dist. 91
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
American Public University, Charles Town, BS, 22
Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, AS, 19
Tabb High School, Yorktown, Gen., 13
WORK & MILITARY
Seaward Marine Corp., Carpenter, 2.5
W.F. Magann Inc., Apprentice, 1.5.
Platinum Scaffold Service, Apprentice, 1.5
Centcom Global, Armed Officer, 1.5
AFFILIATIONS
Crossroads Community Church, Former A/V
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Libertarian Party of Virginia
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Promise Campaign
RepresentVA
OTHER INFORMATION
See candidate's answers to VA Conservatives survey
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
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.
No Answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Early in pregnancy, or in cases of rape/incest/extraordinary circumstances, or when the mom's life is endangered.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Early in pregnancy, or in cases of rape/incest/extraordinary circumstances, or when the mom's life is endangered.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Reducing barriers to employment and educating the people.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Reducing barriers to employment and educating the people.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
As a purchaser. The government's use of contracts should be the limit of government intrusion in an industry they are buying from. They should be buyers, sellers, or referees; and only one of these.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
As a purchaser. The government's use of contracts should be the limit of government intrusion in an industry they are buying from. They should be buyers, sellers, or referees; and only one of these.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
No Answer
Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
No Answer
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
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
By getting government completely out of the system. With the blank check gone, the prices of health care should regress towards the world mean.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
By getting government completely out of the system. With the blank check gone, the prices of health care should regress towards the world mean.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly 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
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
I support sanctuary cities.
No Answer
I support sanctuary cities.
No Answer
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Disagree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Neutral
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Neutral
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Agree
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
A desire to do the English system better, with a protected and separate judiciary to balance the power of the executive as well as the legislature.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
A desire to do the English system better, with a protected and separate judiciary to balance the power of the executive as well as the legislature.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Deist, like Jefferson. I believe there is an almighty being that set everything in motion, like a watchmaker exactly as it should be. I do not believe however, that this omnipotent and omnipresent being is Concerned with the individual moral choices of their creation. They already know these, we owe it to each other to act in a morally just fashion.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Deist, like Jefferson. I believe there is an almighty being that set everything in motion, like a watchmaker exactly as it should be. I do not believe however, that this omnipotent and omnipresent being is Concerned with the individual moral choices of their creation. They already know these, we owe it to each other to act in a morally just fashion.
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?
Somewhat Conservative
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?
Somewhat Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
People commonly describe folks like myself as fiscally conservative and socially liberal, however this is disingenuous. I am anti-authoritarian and believe the Constitution should always be our guide.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
People commonly describe folks like myself as fiscally conservative and socially liberal, however this is disingenuous. I am anti-authoritarian and believe the Constitution should always be our guide.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have studied government and policy since childhood, been part of the working class, seen both sides of law enforcement, and have studied social issues and am continuing to further my education in politics and diplomacy.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have studied government and policy since childhood, been part of the working class, seen both sides of law enforcement, and have studied social issues and am continuing to further my education in politics and diplomacy.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Charles.west@west2021.org
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Charles.west@west2021.org
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm young, bright, passionate, and hard-working. I believe big money should be out of politics and public service should be exactly that; a service, not a career!
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm young, bright, passionate, and hard-working. I believe big money should be out of politics and public service should be exactly that; a service, not a career!
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Agree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
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
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
