
Mohammad Arif
Peace & Freedom | California
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mohammad Arif
Party
Peace & Freedom
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Lt. Governor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Hailey college of commerce, LHA, B.com, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
Abraham Lincoln Law college, Law, 1997
AFFILIATIONS
Arif Fiundation, Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Chair of PnF California, 2010 to 2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Green Party of many counties of California
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life and death
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life and death
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Terrorists have no religion Terrorists are not human- Social media campaign against Radicals of any type we should support
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Terrorists have no religion Terrorists are not human- Social media campaign against Radicals of any type we should support
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
HEALTHCARE
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.
Universal
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.
Universal
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Easy way
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Easy way
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
None at this time
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
None at this time
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Yes but have to review closely
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Yes but have to review closely
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Good character and investment visas only to boost our economy
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Good character and investment visas only to boost our economy
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Neutral
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Help people in America
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?
Moderate
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Help people in America
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Yes
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?
Moderate
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Yes
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
People are power I will prioritize people issues not the rich corporations …think of the people of California will bring change other parties are in power but no change ..so this is the time to have a positive change for the people who are suffering. I’m their voice now
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?
People are power I will prioritize people issues not the rich corporations …think of the people of California will bring change other parties are in power but no change ..so this is the time to have a positive change for the people who are suffering. I’m their voice now
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
All religions have values of peace and prosperity for humanity People do not act properly
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
All religions have values of peace and prosperity for humanity People do not act properly
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that a person should be religious no matter which religion all religions teach peace
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that a person should be religious no matter which religion all religions teach peace
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
None ( it’s ok )
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
None ( it’s ok )
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No race issue at all we all Americans and love America
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No race issue at all we all Americans and love America
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
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