Geno Young
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Geno Young
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Saint Xavier University, Chicago
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
T.A.P.S. America, Member, YAFL
Member, Living In The Spirit Ministries, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Illinois Family Action
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Dave Lombardo (ISRA Vice President)
Anthony Granada (Candidate For Will County Board District-4)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Illinois Family Institute Voter Guide
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in rare instances of incest, or if the mother’s life would be in danger.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
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?
“The Separation of Church and State” is one of the biggest fallacies out there. Nowhere in our constitution will you find any mention of such an idea. Christianity is what this nation was founded on, and although all religions are protected, Christianity was always intended to be the gold standard at all levels which is why in 1774, the first act in the 1st Continental Congress was to open in prayer and then read four additional chapters of the Bible. And why in 1782 the United States Congress declared, "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools." Christianity was always the gold standard, but all religion is protected.
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)
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.
Strongly Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
China is our greatest existential threat bar NONE. There’s hardly any area of our lives that China’s communistic tentacles haven’t invaded and that’s why we MUST stop them in their tracks. Not only will I fight to sanction, tariff and expose China on every front, but I will also work with GOP colleagues to waive sovereign immunity so that the American People can sue the CCP for ruining our lives and businesses, just like we did after 9/11 with Saudi Arabia.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Return to “Peace Through Strength” policies by putting pressure and sanctions on these hostile actors and make sure that they understand in no uncertain terms that if they try ANYTHING they will suffer pain that they’ve never felt before!
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The option should always be left up to the individual. Only in such cases where the vaccine is TRIED AND TESTED through decades of study should “requirement” ever be considered. But never in the case of any experimental or otherwise “emergency” vaccine or medication. The option should be up to the individual.
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.
I strongly believe in a free-market approach to healthcare. Choice in healthcare should be left to the discretion of the individual. There’s no doubt that our healthcare system needs reform, but a federalized single-payer socialist approach to healthcare will force millions of Americans out of plans that they already enjoy, and ultimately lead to higher prices. Freedom of choice, and a fight for price transparency from Big Pharma, will be quintessential in lowering the cost of healthcare.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Confiscation of wealth is not the answer for closing the wealth gap. Access to well paying jobs, CUTTING TAXES, a strong educational foundation with emphasis on WORK ETHIC will take care of that.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Disagree
Also, stop frivolous spending abroad in foolish “Climate Deals” and other globalist ventures, and also stop sending countless dollars and resources to hostile regimes who hate us.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
There’s too many taxes and fees, from income, to trade tariffs, to utilities, to business taxes, to capital gains taxes. It needs to be simplified ESPECIALLY for the middle class which is being double and triple taxed in some cases. The income tax should be eliminated because it’s killing the living conditions of the people, they’re taking money and labor out of the household, and food from the mouthes of children.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
FINISH THE WALL!
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
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration is a beautiful thing, but you MUST come the right way. It’s unfair to those who took the time and money to become naturalized citizens to allow people to hop over our border and reap the same benefits. All of those who jumped the line and breached our sovereignty must be expelled.
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I am a huge supporter of ALL law enforcement. I learned from a young age that there is a thin blue line between civilization and anarchy. My father served on Chicago’s CHA for many years policing the notorious housing projects so I have nothing but respect for the office, and I fully understand that every time they strap on their uniforms, they are risking their lives for US. The servitude and bravery of police officers by and large cannot be diminished by the foolish actions of a few.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Restrictions and red tape only make it harder for LAW ABIDING citizens to obtain weapons that they are constitutionally entitled to in order to protect their families. If you look at statistics, the four most deadly cities: Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit and Washington D.C. all have some of the most strict “Gun laws” anywhere on the books but the HIGHEST crime. Disproving the fiction that stricter laws will reduce crime. Think about it, criminals don’t obey the laws that are already on the books, so you KNOW that that they aren’t going to obey any new ones! The suggestion alone is ludicrous.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
First of all, there is no such thing as “Gun Violence.” That’s a political term. A gun has never grown legs, stood up and fired itself on it’s own. Guns don’t kill people, PEOPLE kill people! Blaming a manufacturer for the evil actions of a person is as ludicrous as blaming a kitchen knife manufacturer for cutting yourself while chopping vegetables.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://youtu.be/sA44de4S0ls https://rumble.com/vya8o7-introducing-geno-young-illinois-conservative-for-congress.html https://fb.watch/cb6wZ64SWO/
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?
My legislative priorities are to defend your Bill of rights and to stop tyranny in its TRACKS. I plan on holding all of the big three letter agencies accountable for their failure to properly serve the people who pay their salaries. I will redirect funds from the FBI, DOJ, NIH and CDC (among others) to CBP/ICE who have been severely defunded and neglected. As well as seeking the abolition of the CIA and Department of Education; both unconstitutional entities that have done more harm than good.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I was born and raised in the church as an Alter Server and musician in our family church which was founded by my Great Grandmother who served as the pastor for nearly 30 years. God is my all, and the reason I’m doing what I’m doing,
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voting laws are a state issue, but I will definitely put the pressure on State Reps to get Voter ID passed in Illinois. From a federal perspective, I plan on establishing a commission to investigate big tech companies who interfered greatly into our 2020 election. I pledge to get to the bottom of what happened and pass laws to institute severe monetary fines and/or imprisonment if interference is proven in future elections.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
My answer to this question is very complex and based on historical and biblical context. For instance the Israelites exiting Egypt with the gold they created, or the Japanese who were compensated after being placed in interment camps. Restitution for wrong-doing is biblical. But my answer cannot be explained adequately in 500 characters. In short, I do not believe in MONETARY reparations to descendants of slaves because that will only sow more dependency. Perhaps programs for upward mobility.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, the threat to domestic security are the politicians who continuously let career criminals roam free and continue to reoffend and terrorize communities. And predominately, communities of color that they claim to care SO much about. That’s where the TRUE racism can be found! They purport to champion “black lives,” but say NOTHING as black lives are snuffed out on the streets every single day.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly 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.
A)
