Jim Vricos

In cases of rape or incest only

Strongly Agree

Strongly Disagree

Nationally, our country should move incrementally toward a consumption based tax. This would reduce the tax burden on average citizens and reduce the power of the IRS. Additionally, such a system would force legislators to honestly articulate their spending and taxing priorities. In Florida, we must continue to hold the line against efforts to institute an income tax.

On the state level, I would reduce college grant spending by eliminating grants for college students enrolled in programs with low job placement rates. I would also work to reduce pork spending.

Disagree

Such funding should be guaranteed for K through 12 only.

Strongly Disagree

Religious freedom is at at the heart of the First Amendment. Interference with such rights is only permissible in instances in which the state has a compelling interest and seeks to advance that interest in the least intrusive way. For example, in the event of imminent natural disaster, it may be permissible to close a church so as to not to put first responders in jeopardy.

C

In the case of most vaccinations, the state of the law was and is agreeable to me and most Americans. With regard the our recent Covid debate, neither government, schools, or employers should have the power to compel the use of vaccines.

The Federal Government should generally favor countries and corporations that fight Islamic terrorism and disfavor those that do not. The use of covert as well as military force should always be on the table.

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

The Federal Government must secure the border and deport illegal immigrants. The current state of affairs is illegal, and ultimately undermines legal immigration of the laws of the United States.

Lawful citizens from anywhere in the world that do not have criminal records in their own countries, comply with the laws of the United States, and seek to become productive and patriotic U.S. citizens.

Strongly Agree

I also support a more merit based pay system for traditional public schools and laws that prohibit Teachers Unions from participating in any way in the development of state educational curriculum.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian principles coupled with those of Ancient Greek and Roman civilization form the basis of western civilization and inform my view of the proper role of government.

Strongly Disagree

The "science" behind the study of gender is very new and very thin. The idea that government in this country has forced this on children is appalling, and the long term effects of such instruction will not doubt be extremely damaging to children.

Neutral

Under our Federalist system, state and local governments have that authority. The wisdom of changing that definition is another matter all together. The Federal government lacks that power under a proper reading of the commerce clause, and the Supreme Court exceeded its proper role in seizing the power to define marriage.

Strongly Disagree

CRT is, simply put, racism.

I am a Greek Orthodox Christian. I endeavor to act out my faith as best I can. Without my faith and my family, my life would lack meaning.

Strongly Disagree

I would scale back early voting. My reason is simply that voters should vote only when all the facts are in on election day. Joe Biden would not be president of the United States had we voted exclusively on election day, as had always been the practice in this country. I would also advocate for a 48 hour Election Day holiday. Voting stations should remain open for 48 hours to allow for maximum secure access to the vote. This would cost money. I would support funding to make it happen.

No. Racism is and always has been repugnant and wrong, but offers no serious security threat at this time. Statements to the contrary are generally offered by the Democratic Leadership in furtherance of their efforts to racialize all things American.

Strongly Disagree

Giving something of value to someone in compensation for a wrong that they did not suffer as an individual, and forcing someone who committed no wrong to pay the bill, is inherently unfair. When done on the basis of race, it is racist.

A is closer but not exact. Conservation of our natural resources is very important, but administrative overreach in the enforcement of environmental laws is a real problem that hurts the middle class and small businesses.

Strongly Agree

The primary purpose of government is to provide an environment not dominated by criminal lawlessness so that people can come out of their homes and live free lives. Priorities such as helping the poor, providing access to education, and preserving our natural environment are important, but secondary to government's primary purpose.

Very Conservative

I am a Conservative. My Conservatism is informed by my faith and my adherence to those principles described in the Declaration of Independence.

I have been interview twice on WTAN Clearwater 106.1 FM. Both interviews are available on YouTube. One was conducted by Senior Voice America and the other on the Kelly Kelly show. On July 6th, I will be interviewed by the Tampa Times editorial board.

No

• Support local law Enforcement: All the trendlines in law enforcement in terms of professionalism, responsiveness, and effectiveness, have been moving in the right direction for decades. I am a former prosecutor and academic dean that supervised a Criminal Justice program. I can say without any doubt that the recent treatment of our officers has been undeserved and extremely damaging to not only them but to those they seek to protect. • Support the School choice and Families: I am a family man first and foremost. The family unit provides the ONLY avenue to a better life for our children. I will support and work to pass those laws that empower parents, not the state, to determine what is in the interests of their children and which schools they attend. • Support Small and Local Business: I will work to support local businesses and entrepreneurs. For example, I will support efforts to roll back the recently passed amendment to our state constitution that requires an increase of Florida’s minimum wage to fifteen dollars an hour. This law will have a devastating effect on the businesses we all grew up with both as customers and employees. • Address the growing homelessness problem: In recent years, instances of aggressive panhandling and loitering have noticeably increased in this District. I will support measure to empower law enforcement officers and first responders to address this public safety issue effectively and humanely. • Public School curriculum reform and school choice: I will support policies that prohibit the inclusion of teachers’ unions in the drafting of state mandated curriculum requirements. I will vigorously fight any attempt to roll back Florida’s public school choice statutes. And I will also support the prohibition of all unconstitutional race conscious teacher trainings and teacher education courses in all public schools and institutions. • Election Integrity: I will support all constitutional measures aimed at protecting the sanctity of the democratic process, such as voter ID requirements. • Tort reform: To combat skyrocketing auto insurance premiums, I will support reforming legal advertising standards and legislation to reduce frivolous lawsuits. • Protect Beaches and Public parks: I will fight to protect Florida’s beautiful natural environment and preserve our state’s beaches and coastlines. • Drafting our daughters: I will seek a legislative resolution condemning the forced registration of women for selective service and work to elect public servants that oppose Drafting our daughters. • Taxes: I will oppose any attempt to impose a state income tax on the citizens of Florida.

Strongly Agree

With the rise of the racist BLM movement and it's support in the press, localities are increasingly unable to recruit new law enforcement officers. Opposing any attempt to scale back Qualified Immunity is my top legislative priority.

Strongly Disagree

This would be taking from Peter, not to pay Paul, but to simply waste these resources. Such programs have a place, but waste and effectiveness must first be addressed, before any additional funding is put in place. Further, any such additional funding, should never be taken from law enforcements.

Restrictions on those with mental health issues and felony records may be appropriate, but only if they are not overly broad and are consistent with Heller v. DC (2008).

Strongly Disagree