Scott Goodwin
Independent | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Scott Goodwin
Party
Independent
Election Year
2021
Election
State House Dist 10 Special
Race
State Rep. 10
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Spring CO, Associates, 1972
Austin High School, El Paso TX, HS, 1970
WORK & MILITARY
OBSIDIAN SOLUTION, Principal Creative & Develop, 12
Self Employed, Principal, 15
GRAPHX, President, 4
Self Employed, Principal, 20
AFFILIATIONS
GATEWAY CHURCH, Small group leader, SW Conference Board Member
Hill Country Walk to Emmaus, Walk to Emmaus, 9 teams
Hillside Fellowship, Building committee Chair, Blanco Methodist Church
Elder/SS teacher, Counsel Of Major Electric users, Paid Lobbyist / PR Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In the case of incest. Beyond that I believe adoption is a sustainable alternative -- we have no way of knowing God's plans for any life no matter the health challenges or the circumstances of creation.
ECONOMY
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
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Foreign involvement and aid, Social engineering in education, social programs beyond basic safety nets which could be structured to be a loan and path to redemption, and most of the financial subsidies, especially the student loan program. There is so much waste it is hard to narrow it down -- there is room at every level -- and yes, cut the size of the bureaucracy.
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.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly 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?
The state (government) cannot establish a religion. "In God we Trust" is not religious. Unfortunately the government has established several religions in CLIMATE, HEALTH CARE, etc. If one applies the real definition to religion -- any of the fear narratives promoted by government are by definition RELIGION.
HEALTHCARE
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?
Free market -- no insurance, or subsidies! I realize, we are too far down the hole to do this in one pass. So, I will continue to look for opportunities to allow free market alternatives to become available, unencumbered by bureaucratic controls. The continued path in our healthcare system is a path to tyrannical control under socialism (communism).
NATIONAL SECURITY
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.
Strongly Agree
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 Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who want to be here and want to become AMERICAN CITIZENS and contribute to our great land. People who can demonstrate their credentials and commitment to shed their current national interest without loosing the flavor and texture their culture adds to our melting pot. This has to be LEGAL IMMIGRATION and we MUST STOP the influx of ILLEGAL ENTRY (it is not immigration)
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.
Strongly Agree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Although raised in a traditional Christian home, I did not come to know Jesus, God or the Holy spirit until a deeply profound conversion experience 27 years ago. Since that time I have sought after Him at many levels. I understand that religion is our feeble effort to reach up to Him, get His attention, but it is His grace reaching down to us that transforms us. I believe that "God is less interested in our righteousness than us being rightly related to others".
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 Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I am challenged to provide 'publicly available information' I have a low profile, my business requires non disclosure and I am new to politics! What I can say is I struck out in my youth a moderate, political agnostic! As the old adage states a conservative is a raped liberal -- so I guess very conservative is a raped again conservative. Years ago I witnessed, first hand, a request for political contribution in consideration -- one of the most disturbing moments in my life. I have witnessed complete incompetence in our judicial system. I am the victim of government overreach in trying to run a business -- My goal is to conserve the Constitution of 1776, and return our government to We the People.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Over fifty years in business -- I have failed, been knocked down and overcome. God has taken my foolishness, bad choices, broken dreams and brought me to a place better than I ever thought possible. My faith, the abiding Spirit of God and His Covenant of Protection, Provision and Purpose -- I believe God told me to run in this special election, so here I am! I have to be able look my grandchildren in the eye and tell them I am doing all I can.
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 am transparent and authentic -- ask and I will answer. If you do not like my answer then explain what you believe is correct, and I will listen. But please don't tell me I was rude because I was blunt -- don't tell me I hurt your feelings as that is never my intention! I learned many years ago that "being right" is one of the worst places to be, it means you have now shut your mind and the ability to learn and grow. My witness (the good, bad and ugly) is open to anyone who asks in a relatable setting. Every day I remind myself that EGO stands for Edging God Out. I love God and am thankful He loves me.
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.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There already more laws than needed. Legal gun ownership is not the problem, guns are not the problem ... the problem lays at the feet of parents, of the culture, the media!
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
When elected I plan on watching and listening, to be alert to opportunities to build relationships with my constituents and the members of the House and their staffs (to be understood, first understand). Currently, I do not have legislation I am planning to sponsor -- in the beginning I plan on finding what I can support, and work for it. My real plan is to find ways to slow or stop the insanity! I hope to use my creative and innovative talents to simplify legislation, to spur an era of common sense solutions by representing "we the people" and be disruptive to the legalize, lobbyist and professional politicians (synonymous with lawyer) to slow the mushrooming mess. I do have plans to find a path for States Rights and to reestablish the federal government in service to the will of the States.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe for the great majority of American's are not racist, I believe racism is being used by the un-American as a torch to start a fire and burn down our Republic, our exceptionalism. Actual racism is not the threat -- the enemy within using it is the threat.
