
Alden Patrick Johnson
Libertarian | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Alden Patrick Johnson
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. House, Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I’m 100% pro choice. I just don’t believe that tax dollars should pay for it
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Agree
Individual autonomy is essential in a truly free society.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I don’t support any restrictions. It’s a decision that only the person having the procedure should make.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Alden’s Be H.E.A.R.D Act emphasizes a 10% flat tax.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The only wall that we should be building is the wall between church and state.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Private businesses should have the right to implement their own vaccine policies.
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.
NOTA: Direct Primary Care and removing the power of insurance companies will lower costs and benefit both the healthcare provider and the patient.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
D. National Defense should be exactly that.
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.
Neutral
That’s not something that the U.S. House of Representatives should be involved with.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Our country fought “Islamic Terrorism” for twenty years. It’s time to keep our troops home.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
Free markets require the free movement of people. Immigrants are hard workers. Let’s get back to a streamlined immigration process.
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All peaceful individuals.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Liberty & Justice For All means exactly that.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Agree
Learning the true history of this nation is paramount, even if it makes some people uncomfortable.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My beliefs are my own. I will be representing residents of all faiths in D.C.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
An I.D. that one pays for out of pocket could be construed as a poll tax. There must be multiple ways to ensure the identity of a voter so that all may vote regardless of financial status.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Ranked-Choice Voting for every election.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
The U.S. government committed atrocities during slavery and during the Jim Crow era. Let’s start with ensuring that these subjects are being taught in depth at school.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, it can be. Racism often leads to Nationalism, which can lead to fascism.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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.
The free market is the answer.
ABOUT YOU
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?
Lean Liberal
From an economic standpoint and on the issue of firearms, I’m very Conservative. When it comes to social issues such as cannabis and the LGBTQ community, I’m very Liberal.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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?
Legalizing cannabis is one of my top priorities. It’s also time to hold the government accountable and reign in wasteful spending.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
Qualified immunity only serves to punish the taxpayers and bankrupt cities. Personal liability insurance should be the way forward.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Agree
The militarization of the police has only served to further the divide between officers and the community.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No new gun restrictions. I fully support your right to own firearms.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
Gun violence is horrible. However, the manufacturers aren’t responsible
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