Eric Carlson

Strongly Agree

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Where the life of the mother is at risk.

Strongly Disagree

That is NOT how you fix this issue. Strong conservative economic policies that create jobs is the way to increase the wealth of individuals across all classes.

Strongly Agree

Reduction in the number of Federal employees across the board, all agencies, 5% per year for 4 years then re-visit the issue. Balanced budget legislation must be enforced.

A flat simplified income tax is the best to reduce the number of employees at the bloated IRS and make life easier on all Americans. Corporate taxes should be lowered to 15% so American companies will return, stay, and grow in this country producing wealth for Americans of every background. We do not have a money problem, we have a spending and abuse problem that must be rectified if we are to survive the challenge from China.

Agree

The law currently protects religious freedom, we must guard against the current trend to infringe on these rights.

Strongly Disagree

The right to deny service based on moral/religious beliefs should be respected.

Entirely separate from one another, but government should protect the rights of religious bodies.

The military and schools require basic vaccines already and there is a legitimate purpose behind this. However when a new, unproven vaccine is rolled out in an expedited manner and forced on the entire population that is wrong. Americans should have the right to choose in these situations.

My answer is "C", you will always have those who need the security of Medicare and Medicaid but these programs need much improvement and must be restructured to avoid abuses.

My answer is "B". As much as we wish to be left alone, we are the world superpower and the beacon of freedom others look to. We should support and aid true democracies and all of our allies against any aggression from violent regimes. Some countries lack the good faith required for us to spend blood and treasure in their defense, and these should be avoided. If we must take military action, it should be short, swift, and decisive. At the same time, the security of the homeland is paramount and must take precedence in all matters.

Strongly Disagree

Israel is our best ally in the middle-east, and with the latest peace deals between Arab states and Israel, we have a chance for true growth as long as we show the world that we stand with our ally. Alone, Israel is more likely to be attacked which would eventually draw us into the conflict.

Strongly Agree

Our single biggest external threat is China across many issues. Current leadership, Joe Biden, is compromised which endangers the United States extraordinarily. There must be investigations into how people in Washington have been compromised, and likely prosecutions.

Forward deployed Special Operations Forces working in conjunction with friendly foreign nations must continue to hunt, disrupt, and destroy all terrorist organizations that pose a threat to the U.S. and our allies. This strategy is extremely effective and cost efficient.

Strongly Agree

We must complete the southern border wall and use the National Guard to interdict drug and human trafficking. The U.S. Military should be used alongside the Mexican military to destroy the cartels in Mexico proper.

Strongly Agree

Also, any elected official responsible for sanctuary cities or states should be prosecuted for violation of Federal law.

A temporary immigration moratorium is needed so that we can deal with the millions of illegals currently here, and allow those here legally to properly assimilate. Some of the divisiveness in this country is based in people coming here not to be Americans, but to suck off the government/taxpayer teat.

Disagree

All people are protected under current civil rights laws.

Strongly Disagree

This is simply divisiveness from the left meant to keep Americans distracted with petty in-fighting.

My core values are loyalty, honesty, protecting the weak, helping my fellow Americans, service to, and love of my country. My spirituality comes in the form of my love of family, friends, my Ranger Brothers, and the United States of America.

Strongly Disagree

The majority of Americans agree that voter ID should be required. This, along with many other changes must be instituted to ensure secure and trustworthy elections. Without them, America will collapse into mistrust and partisan fighting.

This is a major issue in our country today. If people cannot trust the voting system this country will descend in to armed conflict, that is a historical fact. This is easily and fairly fixed: 1) Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November - NO EARLY VOTING 2) Make Election Day and unpaid holiday - No excuse not to make it to the polls 3) All voting machines will be from one vendor purchased by the Federal Government and distributed to the states for uniformity 4) All ballots will be paper ballots used in the machines and kept secured 5) No voting machines shall be connected to the internet or any outside line of communication - Votes are tallied at the precinct level and reported from there 6) Voter ID mandatory - Everyone has one 7) No mail-in balloting with the exception of U.S. Military personnel, People over 65, and those with documented disabilities 8) No Drop Boxes 9) No Ballot Harvesting

Strongly Disagree

This country is broke and $30 Trillion in debt. The vast majority of Americans did not even have family here prior to 1865 so why should they be penalized. This is just more divisiveness pushed by the liberal left.

If the media, big-tech, and hack race-baiting politicians would shut up and just let Americans live, people get along just fine on a daily basis. It is the people who seek power from the anger of others, or seek to make money by viewers or "clicks" that are the real problem.

Strongly Agree

We need to return to energy independence for our own security. Lower fuel prices mean lower prices on goods and services, they are inseparable.

"A" but we can do both, nuclear and clean burning natural gas are the solution as we develop new sources of energy. Solar and wind are not technologically ready to power our needs and are a waste of time and resources right now. The capitalist system will produce the next great energy source, until then, we use what we know works and continue to improve it.

Very Conservative

I am very conservative fiscally, on foreign policy and American security, but you cannot allow yourself to be boxed in, as in Special Operations Units, you must be flexible and adapt to the current situation. I also run a nonprofit that assists Americans in need during disaster, rescuing animals and assisting those in danger, no one ever asks who you voted for in those situations.

Here is a link to the media page for the nonprofit I run for disaster response: https://www.taskforce75.org/tf-75-in-the-news CNN Article War veterans deploy themselves to help Puerto Rico relief By Bill Weir and Rachel Clarke, CNN Updated 10:22 AM EDT, Thu October 19, 2017 While in Puerto Rico, CNN Reporter Bill Weir interviewed Task Force 75 member Eric Carlson and fellow Veterans from Warfighter DRT. A quote from Bill Weir's Twitter post: Bill Weir ?Verified account @BillWeirCNN Oct 19 "Eric Carlson and a few volunteer vets have fed 35,000 in borrowed trucks. If I was POTUS, I’d put him in charge."

As many in this state already know, our legal system has many faults and among them is the political influence some wield to tip the scales of justice. Unfortunately, I know this all to well. After having served honorably in the 75th Ranger Regiment and then entering law enforcement hoping to progress to the Drug Enforcement Agency I was falsely accused and wrongfully convicted in a politically influenced bench trial in Cook County. Cook County has the highest number of wrongful convictions in the nation and has had this disgraceful title for a long time. Cook County Leads Nation In Wrongful Convictions - CBS Chicago (cbsnews.com) This corruption in our system here in Illinois is one of the main reasons I am running. I know that at first glance voters will be put off by this revelation, but I ask them to listen to the whole series of events, look at all of the good I have done for others, and my public service. I ask that they talk to the people who know me to find out about my character and my sense of honor. When I tell those in the 1st District that I understand what a corrupt system can do, and that I understand their frustration and anger when no one will listen, I know this from my personal experience. Because of the limited space available here I will attempt to give the voters a brief outline of the events, but again, I ask media members to contact me, and I will gladly do interviews on the matter. In March of 1994 at the age of 25 and being a Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy, I was falsely accused of assaulting a woman, aged 29, and convicted in a bench trial by judge James Schreier. Judge Schreier has a documented history of wrongful convictions as was the case with me. Despite medical evidence and testimony from a doctor saying that the sex was likely consensual, and my testifying in my own defense, the judge pronounced me guilty and sentenced me to 12 years in prison of which I served 5 years 9 months. At trial the state called the woman’s sister, an Office Manager for Newsweek Magazine, and her cousin who was Mayor Richard M. Daley’s Press Secretary at the time. This case became one heavily influenced by interference from the mayor’s office. Richard M. Daley was also the Cook County State’s Attorney from 1980-89 and hired or promoted many of those involved in this case. I also point to the case of Richard Vanecko, a nephew of the mayor, to show what influence the Daley’s have in Cook County. To this day I stand behind my innocence and will gladly speak on the record with media who wish to investigate this matter.

I will work for every single person in the 1st District across all three of the counties that comprise it. My initial legislative priorities are: 1) Congressional Reform to include term limits - We cannot repair the damage that has been done by corrupt career politicians until we have the mechanism to remove them and their special interest donors that control them. 2) Election simplification and consolidation to ensure that the American people can trust the process. a) Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November -No early voting b) Mail in ballots only for military personnel, persons over 65, and those with documented disabilities c) Voter ID required d) No same day registration e) Uniform voting machines nationally (one type) - will not be connected to the internet, ballots counted at precinct level and totals reported. f) Paper ballots for all states - must be kept for record g) Make Election Day an unpaid holiday to facilitate access 3) Enforce the laws and secure the southern border immediately 4) Investigate Federal agencies for their illegal actions and abuses of power such as the DOJ, FBI, NSA, CIA. 5) Energy independence should be a priority for the security of this country I love this country, and I cannot stand by while many here seek to destroy what so many have sacrificed for. Honor and loyalty are my two greatest qualities which is why the false allegations from 1994 are so hurtful. I fully recognize the abuse I will take from those who are not familiar with how our system truly works, but I fear for the future of America and must make this effort. Again, I ask that media please contact me for information regarding my case so the voters have a true perspective on the matter.

Strongly Agree

Without qualified immunity you will negatively impact the ability of police to do their jobs. They will hold back in fear of being sued or prosecuted for doing what is a difficult and necessary job.

Strongly Disagree

With increased and improved training for police, through greater funding, you will greatly improve policing professionalism, which in turn will result in fewer violent incidents and better community relations and support. The community plays a huge role in assisting law enforcement and police owe it to the community to weed out any problem officers.

You will always have a certain percentage of people who commit crimes, and some will do so with firearms. You cannot infringe on law abiding citizens rights to keep and bear arms, and "red flag" laws are open to serious abuse.

Strongly Disagree

People are solely responsible for their own actions.