Amber Bennett
Independent | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Amber Bennett
Party
Independent
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Secretary of State Special
Race
State Senator, Dist. 34
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, BA Political Science, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
ROTC, Student, One
AFFILIATIONS
Freshy's Cafe, I've donated my time and space for many community philanthropies.
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the mother's life is in danger and the baby is not viable. If aborted early, I agree an abortion can be sought by incest and rape victims. Under no circumstances would I support an abortion if the baby can be saved.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the mother's life is in danger and the baby is not viable. If aborted early, I agree an abortion can be sought by incest and rape victims. Under no circumstances would I support an abortion if the baby can be saved.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I would need funding transparency to be able to have an opinion.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I would need funding transparency to be able to have an opinion.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I would need more information based on how uncomfortable a person is and if the family members agree. I would strongly support alternative therapies as well as psychiatric therapies for both the patients and the family members. Fortunately I have never been in a situation to make a decision like this, but I sympathize and feel that each situation is complicated.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I would need more information based on how uncomfortable a person is and if the family members agree. I would strongly support alternative therapies as well as psychiatric therapies for both the patients and the family members. Fortunately I have never been in a situation to make a decision like this, but I sympathize and feel that each situation is complicated.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Pretty much everything. We need to hold Gov. Inslee accountable. He has lost the trust in Washingtonians. We definitely are not getting any bang for our buck.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Pretty much everything. We need to hold Gov. Inslee accountable. He has lost the trust in Washingtonians. We definitely are not getting any bang for our buck.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Frivolous spending on things passed under the radar. I would have to demand transparency in order to make an educated decision.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Frivolous spending on things passed under the radar. I would have to demand transparency in order to make an educated decision.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
We need to reform the price of higher education and assist Washington residents over enrolling out-of-state students just for the money. Also, because our public education has failed our children, the government should give tax breaks who put their children into private school.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
We need to reform the price of higher education and assist Washington residents over enrolling out-of-state students just for the money. Also, because our public education has failed our children, the government should give tax breaks who put their children into private school.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
I think businesses should be able to dictate the kind of clientele and environment they are selling.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
I think businesses should be able to dictate the kind of clientele and environment they are selling.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never. We have a constitutional right to congregate. We must uphold the separation between church and state.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never. We have a constitutional right to congregate. We must uphold the separation between church and state.
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.
Not sure, but I believe that hospital prices should remain competitive which would then make insurance policies competitive. Living in Washington, I haven't experienced denial of insurance through the state.
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.
Not sure, but I believe that hospital prices should remain competitive which would then make insurance policies competitive. Living in Washington, I haven't experienced denial of insurance through the state.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Until the COVID-19 Vaccine mandates, I was pretty neutral about the tried-and-true vaccines for kids. As for the COVID vaccine; hard no.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Until the COVID-19 Vaccine mandates, I was pretty neutral about the tried-and-true vaccines for kids. As for the COVID vaccine; hard no.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to secure our borders, and scrutinize anyone coming into the US. As for eradication, nothing is absolute, but we need to take national security very seriously. This is a tough one, because I don't want to see any digital passports/identification.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to secure our borders, and scrutinize anyone coming into the US. As for eradication, nothing is absolute, but we need to take national security very seriously. This is a tough one, because I don't want to see any digital passports/identification.
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
As an avid traveler, I have befriended many Israelis and heard their stories. This is a bit out of my purview. My intuition tells me this would set a precedent as to the Native American and the occupation of their land. I am for indigenous rights, but change takes time. It's one small step at a time.
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
As an avid traveler, I have befriended many Israelis and heard their stories. This is a bit out of my purview. My intuition tells me this would set a precedent as to the Native American and the occupation of their land. I am for indigenous rights, but change takes time. It's one small step at a time.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
It is absolutely unsafe to allow the amount of fentanyl coming through the borders. It is also hypocritical to not uphold the law with immigrants while punishing taxpayers at the same time. One example would be to require all US Citizens to be vaccinated but turn a blind eye to those at the Southern border. It is also ludicrous to give money and phones and healthcare to those that don't respect our laws. This is also disrespectful to those that immigrated legally.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
It is absolutely unsafe to allow the amount of fentanyl coming through the borders. It is also hypocritical to not uphold the law with immigrants while punishing taxpayers at the same time. One example would be to require all US Citizens to be vaccinated but turn a blind eye to those at the Southern border. It is also ludicrous to give money and phones and healthcare to those that don't respect our laws. This is also disrespectful to those that immigrated legally.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
This country is founded by immigrants, and we pride ourselves on being a melting pot. But we need to uphold our constitution and respect the immigration process.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
This country is founded by immigrants, and we pride ourselves on being a melting pot. But we need to uphold our constitution and respect the immigration process.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
My kid is currently in private school because his public school failed him. I feel homeowners who are paying for public schools should get a tax break if their public school has failed. This is a tricky topic because I also feel for the homeowners (without kids) who are taxed for the public schools.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
My kid is currently in private school because his public school failed him. I feel homeowners who are paying for public schools should get a tax break if their public school has failed. This is a tricky topic because I also feel for the homeowners (without kids) who are taxed for the public schools.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I agree, however I believe that everyone has their own choice of religion or fundamental system they base their decisions on. We need to be open to hearing all perspectives. But I strongly believe in promoting good morals.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I agree, however I believe that everyone has their own choice of religion or fundamental system they base their decisions on. We need to be open to hearing all perspectives. But I strongly believe in promoting good morals.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I feel like we are overplaying gender identity. I just want kids to be kids and let their gender identities play out. Additionally, I feel there should be non-discrimination laws for everyone. But enacted by common sense and critical thought.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I feel like we are overplaying gender identity. I just want kids to be kids and let their gender identities play out. Additionally, I feel there should be non-discrimination laws for everyone. But enacted by common sense and critical thought.
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.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in Martin Luther King's famous quote that we can "...live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." I feel race-relations has gone backwards based on these teachings.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in Martin Luther King's famous quote that we can "...live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." I feel race-relations has gone backwards based on these teachings.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual beliefs reside in the mountains, on the rivers, and in the woods.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual beliefs reside in the mountains, on the rivers, and in the woods.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I just recently had a tough time getting a P.O. Box. It is ridiculous and quite frankly disrespectful to believe that you need an ID for everything but the sanctity of our voting.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I just recently had a tough time getting a P.O. Box. It is ridiculous and quite frankly disrespectful to believe that you need an ID for everything but the sanctity of our voting.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Whatever laws to ensure integrity of our elections and confidence in our voters.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Whatever laws to ensure integrity of our elections and confidence in our voters.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We just need to be one human race. We're all inhabitants of Mother Earth.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We just need to be one human race. We're all inhabitants of Mother Earth.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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. Though, I do believe in ensuring a clean earth. I think that we are polluting our earth more by trying to safe it. Example being: importing oil and cancelling the keystone pipeline
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. Though, I do believe in ensuring a clean earth. I think that we are polluting our earth more by trying to safe it. Example being: importing oil and cancelling the keystone pipeline
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government is meant to work for the people, period. Less government overreach is better for the economy.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government is meant to work for the people, period. Less government overreach is better for the economy.
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
Fiscally conservative and socially it's your own damn business.
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
Fiscally conservative and socially it's your own damn business.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMindUnwind
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMindUnwind
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
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?
I want to use critical thinking over emotional impulses. I want to look at the bigger picture before jumping to decisions. I also want to put law-abiding citizens first.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I want to use critical thinking over emotional impulses. I want to look at the bigger picture before jumping to decisions. I also want to put law-abiding citizens first.
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 feel that each situation should be evaluated. I wouldn't want to discourage new officers for fear of prosecution. They put their lives at risk and we can't make blanket decisions about their conduct.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I feel that each situation should be evaluated. I wouldn't want to discourage new officers for fear of prosecution. They put their lives at risk and we can't make blanket decisions about their conduct.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
I do not support defunding the police. I want to criminalize hard drugs and property crimes. I want to help those with mental issues, but I truly do believe many mental issues are created due to drug use.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
I do not support defunding the police. I want to criminalize hard drugs and property crimes. I want to help those with mental issues, but I truly do believe many mental issues are created due to drug use.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Don't sell guns to crazy people, period.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Don't sell guns to crazy people, period.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Guns don't kill people, people kill people.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Guns don't kill people, people kill people.
