Stephen A. Missick

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Stephen A. Missick


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 18


Incumbent

No


Links

Stephen A. Missick phones FacebookYouTube

EDUCATION

Houston Graduate School of Theology, Houston, Doctorate of Ministry, 2017

WORK & MILITARY

United States Army, MAJOR, 28

AFFILIATIONS

King of Saints Church, Cleveland, Texas, Pastor

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate completed the Abolish Abortion Texas Candidate Survey  source

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

none. It is never right to take the life of any human being-especially not an innocent baby

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Abortion should be illegal. Public funds should never be used for abortion

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

I strongly oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

property taxes need to be reduced. We need tax relief for the Middle Class and also lower taxes to stimulate the economy

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

cut back foreign aid. No funding for planned parenthood.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

If you want a higher you work for it


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Religious freedom if one of our more important and basic freedoms

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

none


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C. The solution is more competition.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

never. No one should be forced to inject substances into their body or be forced to medicine


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

We need a multi-thronged approach. First, military action is necessary against groups like ISIS. We need to hold state sponsors of terrorism, as Saudi Arabia has been in the past, accountable. We need to support moderate middle eastern regimes, such as President Sissi in Egypt, and maybe the prince of Saudi Arabia, who seems to be moving towards reform. Also, we need to be able to discuss the roots of Islamic extremism. Leftists try to marginalize Islamic moderates, that we need to support, and stifle needed conversations with accusations of "Islamophobia." Perhaps with dialogue and debate, and even uncomfortable conversations, we can find a path towards peace. We should love everyone, including Muslims. Islamic extremists hurt Muslims. We should want the best for everyone and genocidal and extreme groups like ISIS need to be defeated.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Disagree

I am against the DBS movement, and other forms of Anti-Semitism. I support Israel. Many Arabs are good people. But we need to marginalize extremist groups. I support President Trumps "Abraham Accords" that were making progress towards Middle East peace. If the wall in Israel prevents terrorist attacks, it is beneficial. Palestinians need to be encouraged to sincerely work towards a peace agreement with Israel.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

I worked at the border for three years. I know we need a border wall. The largely Hispanic population at the border wants and needs a border wall. The cartel pours over the border, making the American side of the border unsafe. We need rule of law, safety and security.

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

Only people who follow the legal path and apply using the system should be allowed to immigrate. All others who refuse to comply with our laws should be deported.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

America is founded on the Judeo-Christian worldview and this is the source of the great achievements of the USA

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

Biological sex is science and natural and real. Boys should not be allowed in the girls room (or vice versa) nor should they be allowed to compete on the girls team as a girl when they are a biological male. No one should be harassed or bullied because of personality.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

CRT is dangerous and it needs to be illegal to psychologically damage and brain-wash children with this wicked and perverse destructive ideology.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a BORN AGAIN evangelical BIBLE-believing Christian, praise God. I am an ordained minister of the Gospel who spent over a decade in chaplain ministry.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

We need strong practices that eliminate voter fraud. Laws need to be written that create confidence that our election system is free, fair, and clean.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Limit mail-in voting. We need voter ID and signature verification. Election Day should be election day and not election weeks or months. If ballots don't arrive by midnight, they shouldn't be counted. STOP ON-LINE censorship. Big Tech is corrupting our elections. This needs to be addressed.


EQUALITY

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

We need racial reconciliation. God created all races. He loves us and commanded us to love one another. Today, dangerous racist ideology comes from CRT and racial identity politics. We need to pursue unity. CRT divides us and creates racial conflict and endangers our country.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

America is a land of opportunity. Many Africans from Nigeria and Ethiopia are immigrating to America and are enjoying these freedoms and opportunities.. If we confront problems in the African American community, such as fatherlessness, and create opportunity zones, and find solutions for this hurting community, our African American fellow Americans will be able to enjoy the opportunities America gives and realize the American Dream.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

We need to conserve nature and our natural resources and also allow development. We need a balance for the preservation of nature and also a thriving economy. We need reasoned environmental policies. I lean towards A but believe in conserving nature and wildlife.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

We need energy independence. Fracking is helpful. Energy independence is also a powerful weapon against Islamic extremism, which is fueled by petro-dollars.


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect the citizens and our God-given rights. To serve the common people. To uphold the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

I am a Conservative, patriotic, Constitution-loving, born again Christian.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

I have nothing available at this time, but will make this information available to you as soon as I can upon request

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

no.

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I served in Iraq twice. I am a patriot. I want to work to protect our liberties and have a government accountable to the people. Religious freedom and freedom of speech are very important to me. I am a preacher of the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Neutral

We should support law enforcement. But police officers must uphold rule of law and should be held accountable if they commit abuse. However, the climate of disrespect for police officers is wrong and endangers he public.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree

De-funding the police was a terrible policy and should never have been seriously entertained.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I totally support the 2nd Amendment and oppose any restrictions on our constitutional rights.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

Only the person who committed a crime should be held accountable. We can never punish lawful gun ownership or tolerate anything that threatens our constitution liberties, which includes the right to own a gun and ammunition.

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