Tim Walsh

Any changes to the current Colorado law should be a vote of the people and not a legislative whim every 2 years. My personal view is that abortions are deeply personal and difficult decisions for women to make with her healthcare provider. We should have compassion for women that have to make these tough decisions. There are many healthcare reasons for having an abortions and there is a big difference between an abortion at 9 weeks and 9 months (as currently allowed in Colorado). This is not a binary issue. Any abortion is a loss of potential life and should be mourned. I oppose late term abortions unless the life of the mother is in danger. The issue that I can't reconcile with late term abortions is at what point is the life of the pre-born child being recognized and advocated for? We adopted our daughter and I'm glad her birth mother chose to carry her to full term because she has brought so much joy to our lives.

Agree

Unless we are going to fund programs with tax dollars to assist with pregnancy, fertility treatment, and adoptions, then we should not make all tax payers fund abortions through planned parenthood or any program. Planned Parenthood can rely on private fund raising dollars to support their programs, just like private adoptions agencies rely on private fund raising.

Disagree

It is not up for us to decide the decision of life.

I would like to see our taxes kept low, the tax code simplified and be a uniform flat tax so everyone is paying something for the government services they are receiving.

I think we need to do a line item review of the budget every year and determine which programs should be cut or reduced. I would also like to see sunset provisions in every new law that is passed in Colorado, so that after 5 years the law is reviewed to see if it is serving its intended purpose. I would also like to see every bill that is presented have a thorough economic impact analysis done to determine the net benefit and cost.

Strongly Agree

It is not the proper role of government to fund college degrees provided by private institutions. Not everyone should or needs to go to college to be a successful adult. We should support more career training, mentorships, internships and vocational training in high school so that students understand the relevancy of their education.

Strongly Disagree

Never

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. Medicaid needs reform because we are relegating our most vulnerable and elderly to second class care or assisted living. The government should get out of the middle of the patient and their provider healthcare decisions. I would prefer a system that fosters innovation and efficiency versus more government controls, costly regulations, and mandates. One example is providing tax credits to individuals to get their own healthcare insurance so that it is portable and they can keep their doctors when they switch companies. It is time that we put people at the center of their healthcare decisions and not the government, employers or healthcare providers.

No employer should be forced or coerced to make their employees get vaccinated. These are decisions that should be made by individuals and their healthcare provider. Every person's health history is different and blanket mandates should not be made by the government, schools, or private businesses.

I grew up in the Middle East in the 1970s, I was stationed in Turkey and Saudia Arabia in the Army and led a company of paratroopers in the first Gulf War. So I understand the deep rooted origins of Islamic fundamentalism. It has developed over generations and it will take generations to resolve it. I believe at the root is for the Muslims to determine what they want their Islamic religion to stand for and join in the fight against the extreme ideology of their religion. We should not tolerate violence and always be vigilant to fight back against it. We should support groups that are trying to overthrow the Islamic zealots in Iran and other locations in the Middle East. The change needs to occur from within their own community and not with a whack-a-mole approach.

Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree

We need to transform our immigration system to allow more guest workers to freely cross the border (with proper background checks and sponsorship) and secure the border to eliminate the free flow human and drug trafficking as well as preventing criminals and terrorist from easily entering our country.

We have a major skilled and unskilled worker shortage across all industries in the US. We could reviving our manufacturing industry if we had more labor. We also need workers for our hospitality, agriculture and construction industries. So I would support a robust guest worker visa so we can have the legal workforce we need to keep our industries and businesses running. I would also support a pathway to citizenship for those that have worked hard and paid taxes in our country.

Agree

When 40% of school aged kids in Colorado can read, write or do math at grade level, we need to be honest and acknowledge that the current system is not working and hasn't worked for a while. Parents need to be put back in charge of their child's education. We need to provide parents with more options that best fit their child's learning style. There is no average student - every kid learns differently, has different interests, and learns at a different pace.

Agree

People can't be self-governed if there isn't a common understanding and framework of morality.

Strongly Disagree

It is self-evident that we are all CREATED EQUALLY. Treating some differently or giving them special rights based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation is the definition of in-equality and discrimination.

Disagree

The government shouldn't decide who can and can't get married. It is up to their individual beliefs and whatever makes them happy.

Strongly Agree

CRT is discriminatory and immoral because it labels children based on their skin color. Every child should be encouraged to be the best version of themselves regardless of skin color and not told their abilities are limited because of what they look like. No child should be held to account for the past sins of their ancestors. CRT is a marxist doctrine to divide children and make them feel ashamed of who they are.

I am Christian and believe in the love of Jesus Christ that has spread on humanity.

Strongly Disagree

Proof of citizenship is requirement to vote. Whatever documentation is required to provide this proof of citizenship shouldn't be burdensome in the age of technology.

I would like to see a system similar to Florida where voters can start voting in person 2 weeks before election starts. This will require citizens to show up in person, show identification, and then vote. This will eliminate a lot of the voter roll issues that Colorado has where dead people and people who move out of state are still recieving ballots. Relying on just a signature verification for mail in ballots seems like their is an opportunity for some fraud. Only those that request a mail ballot after providing proof of citizenship and residency should receive a mail in ballot.

No it is not a threat to domestic security. I believe there will always be some form of racism among mankind. We've made huge strides as a country to eliminate racism and their is more room to continue to improve so all people have an equal opportunity in this country.

Strongly Agree

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Agree

Government exist to secure our individual rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The federal government should be limited in size and scope and most decisions should be left to the local level.

Lean Conservative

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No

I've met thousands of Coloradans over the past 6 months as I've been out campaigning. People are exhausted with the partisan politics and bickering both internally with each party and externally between both parties. Most people I've met are right in the middle and just want a balanced government with common sense leadership. My priorities will be to put people over parties, not be beholden to a political party, and be an independent voice for all Coloradans. Working together we can develop and implement policies to ensure our kids are safe, our neighborhoods are safe, our schools focus on educational excellence, and we have thriving economy with good paying jobs that makes Colorado more affordable. Crime is out of control and is a tax on every Coloradan. Governments most important role is to protect people and their property. Bad legisilation passed on party lines over the past 4 years is directly responsible for this crime wave. Decriminalizing fentanyl has led to a new wave of addictions, lawlessness, and homelessness. Reducing sentencing, cashless bails, and defunding police has made crime more permissive and everyone is being affected.

Strongly Agree

Disagree

We need to get the guns out of the hands of the bad guys and not restrict the rights of law abiding citizens to protect themselves and their property. I do think more firearm safety and firearm handling should be taught and possible required for gun ownership so individuals don't accidentally harm themselves or others.

Disagree

This is a slippery slope. If someone uses a baseball bat or a 2x4 to kill another person are we going to hold the lumber suppliers responsible? Or a knife?