Thomas Watercott
Libertarian | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Thomas Watercott
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 6
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
USArmy, cpl, 1980-1983
US Army reserve, cpl, 1983-1995
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I have an objection to federal funding, but believe other sources listed should be decided by the community.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I have an objection to federal funding, but believe other sources listed should be decided by the community.
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Health of the mother, extreme emotional distress, Incest, baby not viable ( no brain, missing major organs, severe organ defects that are inoperable before or after birth)
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Health of the mother, extreme emotional distress, Incest, baby not viable ( no brain, missing major organs, severe organ defects that are inoperable before or after birth)
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution doesn't fix the problem and just creates dependence
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution doesn't fix the problem and just creates dependence
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
I'm a firm believer in a balanced budget amendment indexed to gdp & with real consequences for failure to comply. Like a presidential line item veto & ability of state legislatures to file suit to force compliance
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
I'm a firm believer in a balanced budget amendment indexed to gdp & with real consequences for failure to comply. Like a presidential line item veto & ability of state legislatures to file suit to force compliance
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
replace all income and investment derived taxes with a consumption based tax like the fairtax ref: fairtax.org
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
replace all income and investment derived taxes with a consumption based tax like the fairtax ref: fairtax.org
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Freedom of religion is a cornerstone of our bill of rights! That's all religious beliefs as long as they're not violating others rights. The first amendment can be summed up as " freedom of thought and conscience."
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Freedom of religion is a cornerstone of our bill of rights! That's all religious beliefs as long as they're not violating others rights. The first amendment can be summed up as " freedom of thought and conscience."
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The constitution already spells that out , allow freedom of religion and not designate a particular religion, this would include humanism or secularism
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The constitution already spells that out , allow freedom of religion and not designate a particular religion, this would include humanism or secularism
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None!
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None!
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary
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.
Main focus should be as a first response to prevent atrocities & protect civilian population
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.
Main focus should be as a first response to prevent atrocities & protect civilian population
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
There are many Arab and Palestinians already in Israel with full citizenship, isreal has offered both full participation or separate state status many times in the past. The main roadblock to Palestinian integration or statehood is the Palestinians own leadership who want the elimination of Israel and removal of the Jews in the region.
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
There are many Arab and Palestinians already in Israel with full citizenship, isreal has offered both full participation or separate state status many times in the past. The main roadblock to Palestinian integration or statehood is the Palestinians own leadership who want the elimination of Israel and removal of the Jews in the region.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Respect others freedom of religion and stop meddling militarily in internal conflict of the islamic nations.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Respect others freedom of religion and stop meddling militarily in internal conflict of the islamic nations.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Focus more attention on immigration reform
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Focus more attention on immigration reform
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.
Neutral
This should be decided on a case by case basis.
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.
Neutral
This should be decided on a case by case basis.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
anyone who wants to come following the legal immigration process ( reform is needed) and has no criminal or terroristic background ( with the understanding that some political dissident's may have to be reviewed for false charges)
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
anyone who wants to come following the legal immigration process ( reform is needed) and has no criminal or terroristic background ( with the understanding that some political dissident's may have to be reviewed for false charges)
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
We don't need more "protected classes" everyone should be treated the same regardless of differences
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
We don't need more "protected classes" everyone should be treated the same regardless of differences
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Critical race theory is just another way to keep Americans divided I'm in a multiracial relationship and have a multiracial family. We don't promote or condone that type of hatefulness!
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Critical race theory is just another way to keep Americans divided I'm in a multiracial relationship and have a multiracial family. We don't promote or condone that type of hatefulness!
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a non denominational Christian, believing in the "golden rule" treating others as I'd want to be treated.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a non denominational Christian, believing in the "golden rule" treating others as I'd want to be treated.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
You need an id for a lot of other functions &the insinuation that it's racist is racist itself. The argument for voter access and voter integrity are not mutually exclusive is condescending and disingenuous.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
You need an id for a lot of other functions &the insinuation that it's racist is racist itself. The argument for voter access and voter integrity are not mutually exclusive is condescending and disingenuous.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
The constitution gives election control to the States legislature, the federal government should only be involved if there's clear civil rights or integrity issues.and at no time should it be decided by party lawyers and anyone other than the legislature through consent agreements.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
The constitution gives election control to the States legislature, the federal government should only be involved if there's clear civil rights or integrity issues.and at no time should it be decided by party lawyers and anyone other than the legislature through consent agreements.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, although racism isn't totally eliminated in our society, it's not as prevalent as some people try to portray it.my family is living proof that this is not the case, we're a diverse multi ethnic, multi racial family let's move forward in grace and love to a better future
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, although racism isn't totally eliminated in our society, it's not as prevalent as some people try to portray it.my family is living proof that this is not the case, we're a diverse multi ethnic, multi racial family let's move forward in grace and love to a better future
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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
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, we're already one of the cleanest processors of natural resources, why should we limit ourselves from production and rely on countries with little or no respect for the environment for our resources
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, we're already one of the cleanest processors of natural resources, why should we limit ourselves from production and rely on countries with little or no respect for the environment for our resources
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?
Choose not to answer
I'm libertarian, on some issues I'm conservative on others I'm moderate and a few I'm liberal. I tend to be more conservative when it comes to fiscal responsibility, I'm running on a federalism platform of limiting the federal government and promoting local decision making
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?
Choose not to answer
I'm libertarian, on some issues I'm conservative on others I'm moderate and a few I'm liberal. I tend to be more conservative when it comes to fiscal responsibility, I'm running on a federalism platform of limiting the federal government and promoting local decision making
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Interview with podcaster Mike Ross, Interview with the fairtax guys
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Interview with podcaster Mike Ross, Interview with the fairtax guys
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 have my legislative priorities in a pinned post on my Facebook campaign page as well as on my platform page on my website.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I have my legislative priorities in a pinned post on my Facebook campaign page as well as on my platform page on my website.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
Although I believe they should have some protection from frivolous lawsuit's There needs to be some accountability for bad or negligent behavior, so I'm interested in reforming the "qualified immunity" and requiring some form of liability insurance
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
Although I believe they should have some protection from frivolous lawsuit's There needs to be some accountability for bad or negligent behavior, so I'm interested in reforming the "qualified immunity" and requiring some form of liability insurance
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
These decisions need to be made at the local level based on community needs.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
These decisions need to be made at the local level based on community needs.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
What part of "shall not infringe" don't you understand? We have laws already that aren't enforced and sentence enhancements not used. We don't need to erode or usurp the rights of legal gum owners , we need to use the laws we already have against the criminals.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
What part of "shall not infringe" don't you understand? We have laws already that aren't enforced and sentence enhancements not used. We don't need to erode or usurp the rights of legal gum owners , we need to use the laws we already have against the criminals.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
How about sueing the bad guys, or the venue not providing adequate security or safe environment? Better yet sue the people who designate gun free zones, because they obviously weren't able to keep them gun free.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
How about sueing the bad guys, or the venue not providing adequate security or safe environment? Better yet sue the people who designate gun free zones, because they obviously weren't able to keep them gun free.
