Bill Thomas
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bill Thomas
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
IU, New Albany, Bachelor, 97’
Bridgewater University, Bridgewater, Flight, 86’
Massasoit College, Brockton, Liberal, 84
Saint Meinrad, 2011
WORK & MILITARY
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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
Agree…however, I believe that a woman should be able to do with her body as she chooses. I believe that we should help women who need help to understand the decision through education.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
This is a decision that needs more understanding of the consequences…education, medical advice and family intervention.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Incest, rape…however, I believe that the woman has rights in this matter…I am not for abortion…but I also am not going to request that woman’s rights be revoked.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
I firmly believe that people need to work to support themselves. If you give to people who won’t work, won’t save and won’t try their is no incentive to to so.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
The federal government spending is out of control…the debt is at an all time high and continues to grow…currently at 30 trillion dollars. We as a nation need to stop giving money to foreign countries…especially the countries that hate America. On average we gave 50 billion dollar’s to foreign countries at the expense of the American people. We give money to illegal immigrants, healthcare, food stamps, education, housing…all at the expense of the American people…time to stop it!
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I prefer a flat tax code. With that being said…we are taxed well beyond what our forefathers intended. We have gas tax, property tax, personal property tax, excise tax, tax when you go out to eat, vacation…I mean everything has a tax and it is way past what we should be taxed on. It is time to roll taxes back and in some case eliminate many.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to choose whatever religion they desire…
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Separate…
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None! If people want vaccinations they can do so, if they decide not to…it really shouldn’t have any concern for those who are vaccinated…
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
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.
C…and sometimes D.
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
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
We need to be very cautious with cyber security with all foreign countries.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Close southern border, background checks, slow the flow from countries that have been know for extreme terrorist groups.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
This is way overdue…we need to secure the southern border. Build the wall, and secure American people.
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.
Strongly Agree
There is no room for multiple laws when protecting the welfare of the United States and the American people…cities that feel the need to be a sanctuary city need to be held accountable…
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who request to come to America need to be vetted, need to be self sufficient…we should not support people from other countries…especially when we don’t take care of our own people…veterans and homeless should never come second to a foreign immigrant.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
B I believe be who you are…but I don’t need to know the details or sexual orientation…keep this private.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose CRT…period.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian…however, I won’t treat people different because of religion as long as they don’t treat me different.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
If you want to vote I need to know who you are…photo ID is a must to preserve the future of the United States.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo ID to vote in every state.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
This will solve nothing…it will cause more harm than good. Money is not the answer…
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes…because it causes separation and with separation there will always be groups who see what they want to see…we need to bring people together and that is done through inclusion…not segregation.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
Yes…but we must support the environment as best as possible anytime we disrupt the environment…however, we need to always be searching for future alternatives…
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.
A…we need to live, and in doing so we need to be vigilant of human needs as well as the environment. The human race needs the environment to thrive…but we don’t want to loose anything due to over anxious decisions.
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?
Conservative
I am conservative…but will to listen to all sides when it comes to decisions being made.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My word is gold standard…
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?
We have reached a time where we need to look for people who are not trying to promote themselves in politics…but for those who promote the will of the people. We have had numerous politicians make promises when the run for elections and the do nothing…this needs to stop. We need to elect people who know and understand what the American workers go through in a daily basis. We continue to elect for the wrong reason…name recognition, power, wealth, looks…well, that hasn’t worked out so well over the centuries…we need grass roots people. The country has gone in the wrong direction and few are paying attention. I stand on the following issues: more police on the street, bigger budgets for police and better pay for police. I strongly believe in freedom of speech and the second amendment…we need to drill our own oil and open the pipeline. We need to fight off inflation, reduce taxes, improve social security. I firmly believe that we need term limits and age limits on public office. Foreign policy has been a disaster…we need to build trust back with our allies. I have driven across the United States in the past year and I can assure you that infrastructure is in dire need…roads and bridges are decaying. Immigration needs to be halted until we know what exactly we need and want…shut down the southern border…and support border patrol snd their needs to secure the border.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
We need to review each case different…but police need to feel safe when upholding the law
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
This is not the answer to the problem…we need a system that deters criminals.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Everyone who wants a gun and is legally abide by the law should have a weapon if they desire one.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
No…it is ridiculous to blame a manufacturer in this type of situation.
