Gilead Towne
Republican | New Hampshire
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gilead Towne
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
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OTHER INFORMATION
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 would do everything in my power to defund Planned Parenthood and any federal funding allocated to abortion providers.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am not in favor of any abortion. If the life of the mother is a stake, than I would consider that scenario a rescue operation.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Agree
There are too many monopolies in this country. We need to promote and support small businesses.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
Cutting spending is important but we also need to spend money wisely. We must a demand a return on every tax dollar that is being spent. We need to spend less and spend smart.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code should be greatly simplified.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
If the trajectory doesn't change, it is only a matter of time when Christians in particular, that hold to the Biblical teachings will be viewed as hateful and subject to penalties and/or imprisonment. The majority does not get to define what right and wrong is. Our constitution protects against that, however it is under attack and must be defended otherwise our religious liberty will be at risk.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
If you or your business offers a service to the public, than you should not get to pick and choose who in particular you offer it to. If the client makes a request that directly violates your moral and/or religious beliefs, than the individual should be able to refuse the request.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
They are separate institutions with different purposes and responsibilities. The state is primarily responsible for punishing evil and rewarding good and defending our borders from enemies. The church is primary responsible for bringing God glory, encouraging each other, and sharing the gospel.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I am for medical freedom completely and so under no circumstance should a vaccination by mandated by any institution.
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.
C. Medicare and Medicaid need reform although I am not in favor of abolishing them. Our entire health care industry needs reform.
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.
In our current situation, we must intervene with conflicts in countries only if it directly involves our national security or interests. We must focus a lot of our attention on our borders and the national security threats from within this country.
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.
Disagree
Palestinian leaders are not innocent victims and are actually a huge part of this problem although there are innocent Palestinian civilians that are caught in a tough situation. The ball is in the court of the Palestinian leaders.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party is the most serious threat to our countries sovereignty. They are on a mission for world dominace and we are their biggest roadblock to that.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We must closely monitor the progress and capabilities of Islamic terrorist organizations and take action as necessary.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Illegal border crossings should be at 0.
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?
Anyone should be allowed to seek residence in the U.S. but not necessarily citizenship. We must thoroughly vet anyone seeking legal permanent residence. Citizenship however, should be granted to those who earn it.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Nobody should be discriminated against although I am not in favor of "specially protected" groups of people.
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 Bible believing born-again Christian and hold to the Christian worldview.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
You need a photo ID to do anything else important in your life. People need to be responsible and exercise their right to vote and the minor responsibilities that go along with that.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
ID's should be required in all Federal elections and proof of citizenship should be required to register to vote.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Agree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism exists to some extent in every people group but is also fueled and misdefined by the media, celebrities, and educating system.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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.
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).
I have been interviewed by WMUR (an ABC affiliate twice) and those interviews are easily searchable online.
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 am a gracious, loving, and responsible person that has built a successfull career based on how I treat people and also the level of thoroughness that I bring to my work. My legislative priorities are: national security, educational reform, and budget responsibility.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We need more funding for police training and higher pay for officers.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am in favor of background checks for those seeking to own a gun.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Agree
The manufacture is not responsible for the actions taken by a particular individual. If you drive a car into a crowd of people should you be able to sue the car manufacture? Of course not! That is the logic being applied with this question.
