I firmly believe that Life begins at the moment of conception. I further believe that all Life is precious in the sight of God, the Creator of Life. As such, the taking of Life through the act of abortion is diametrically opposed to God's intention for Life. I do not support abortion under any circumstance.

Strongly Agree

My opposition to abortion also extends to any abortion provider receiving funding from any federal, state, and/or local government to continue this abominable practice.

Strongly Disagree

As the Giver of Life, only God has the supreme authority to determine the number of days we are given to live on this earth. Assisted suicide and euthanasia attempt to subvert the very authority of God, therefore, I do not support any legislation legalizing assisted suicide and/or euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

For too long the moral and religious beliefs of citizens have been trampled and discarded as being "racist", "sexist", or any other "ist". Religious freedom and liberty is a founding principle of our great nation, and any attempt to suppress those freedoms and liberties should be fought at every turn.

Government action against a church should only occur if that church has taken overt, hostile action to overthrown the government of the United States. Otherwise, government regulation over churches should be strictly prohibited, except in an instance to immediately protect human life.

As Islamic terrorism is a threat to the world it is important that our country is ever-vigilant to eradicate this threat. It is equally important that our country does not become involved in long-term conflicts or prolonged military presence on foreign soil. Not only does this place our soldiers in harm's way on foreign soil, but also weakens our overall national defense.

Strongly Disagree

Our nation has long stood beside Israel and defended the rights of Israel. This stance is a Biblical stance. I too stand beside Israel and oppose any legislation that would seek to pressure Israel to relinquish any part of her land.

C. However, stricter rules for applicability and eligibility must be implemented. Additionally, any funds so designated to Medicaid and/or Medicare should be scrutinized to ensure that those funds are indeed provided for those programs and those who are eligible for them.

Under no circumstance should the government, schools, or employers be allowed to require vaccinations.

The tax code should be simplified to reduce "loopholes" which allow skirting of payment of legitimately-owed tax obligations. Simplification of the tax code would also provide transparency to tax filers and preparers, thus making the process easier to handle.

Our economy is in shambles, and increased taxation to support government wastefulness should not continue. Our government should be held accountable for the manner in which they spend the money the citizens entrust to the government. Reduction in the length of "entitlement programs" is an important part of reducing government spending. Any program that attempts to fill the place of individual responsibility should be carefully scrutinized, as those programs are among those that tend to foster wasteful government spending.

Strongly Disagree

Public education is not a right of the citizen. The opportunity to attend college should be available to all, however, that opportunity should not be guaranteed by taxpayer funding.

Strongly Agree

While we are concerned with the threats occurring worldwide our nation remains vulnerable at our southern border due to the resistance to physically secure said border. Regardless of public perception of President Trump his assessment of our vulnerability was accurate - our nation can never truly be secure until we prevent rampant influx of drugs and domestic terrorist (gangs) into our nation through our southern border.

Our nation has long been a "melting pot" of diversity. All who desire to LEGALLY immigrate to our country should be allowed to do so. Our current immigration system is not broken, but only needs to be enforced.

Strongly Agree

Parents are the proper authority to determine the best educational systems for their children. Parents should also have a choice as to which school system receives their tax dollars. School choice provides parents that right and also encourages competition amongst the school systems, which results in better education.

Strongly Agree

The key is "conduct consistent with departmental policy". Any officer who operates outside those policies have ceased to operate as a protector of law-abiding citizens. Officers who do so should be prosecuted to the furthest extent of the law. Any officer who comports to those policies should be protected while on duty and performing their job.

Strongly Disagree

Our police departments have a difficult job as is. Any redirection of funding will further compromise their ability to enforce the law and protect the citizens.

Law-abiding citizens should have no restrictions on gun ownership. The right to keep and bear arms is a constitutional guarantee that requires no further restrictions. Our law enforcement officers are dedicated to protecting public safety.

Strongly Disagree

Firearms dealers and manufacturers should not be held responsible for the unlawful actions of others. Personal accountability is required, but lawsuits against dealers and manufacturers shifts the blame.

The general purpose of government is to provide a framework in which the citizens can exercise the freedoms and liberties guaranteed to them by the Constitution. Government should not control the lives of citizens but merely provide the opportunities necessary to succeed. Government should not dictate who success or who fails. Government should be limited in its effect upon its citizens.

Very Conservative

Each of the organizations of which I am a member support Biblical principles and the political views that I have expressed. I believe that a person can be characterized by the associations he keeps.

No

I will be a candidate for public service, not a politician. Voters will have open access to contact me to discuss their concerns and voice their opinions, whether in disagreement or support.

Strongly Agree

Without strong Judeo-Christian values our country devolves into the moral abyss. Biblical principles would assist our elected officials in many of the difficult decisions they must make because Biblical principles are designed to please God and to benefit the whole of society, not just those with money, power, and influence.

Strongly Disagree

God created male and female. Period. The movement to promote this idea of "gender fluidity" is nothing more than a further attempt to remove any and every semblance of God and accountability to Him. "Gender fluidity" has resulted in the confusion of many of our youth, even resulting in suicide. As a Black man I find it extremely objectionable that a person's choice is given the same protection as the skin in which I was born.

Strongly Agree

Again, any attempt to redefine what God has created and instituted is merely another attempt to eradicate Him from our society.

Strongly Disagree

Any doctrine that requires one race to be subservient to another race is evil. CRT has Marxist, socialist origins and seeks to further divide our country. Any attempt to rewrite the history of our great nation is done for ulterior motives.

I believe that God is the Creator of all. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins and to redeem man back to the Creator. As a Christian I have been called to be a Light to all. In so doing, every action that I take has to be guided by Biblical principles, therefore, my political beliefs must also align with those principles.

Strongly Disagree

Part of election security is the integrity of each vote that is cast. Requiring photo identification is another means of ensuring election security and integrity.

Absentee voting has been problematic for years. Stricter compliance and perhaps new legislation is needed to ensure that all votes are being counted and that those votes are legitimate votes.

Racism is a tool utilized for the further division of our country. While our history has true accounts of racism, our present cannot be said to be rife with racism. One may be able to point to isolated incidents of racism in our country, but racism is not a threat to domestic security. The threat to our domestic security are those who would use racism to spark race wars and unrest.

Strongly Disagree

No people should be provided any funds based upon their race. Reparations are another attempt to further divide our country and to assuage the masses who believe they are "owed something". The "promise" of reparations is simply a tool utilized to cause racial unrest.

A. While laws and regulations are necessary, any law or regulation that stifles industry and results in loss of jobs is unnecessary. Legislation must include a common-sense approach to regulating energy while also protecting the environment. Too often the regulatory pendulum has wildly swung in extremes that provide no stability for our economy.

Strongly Agree

Our nation is bursting at the seams with natural resources. Our nation should never be dependent upon others for energy when we have the ability to be self-sustaining.