Eric Terashima
Democrat | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Eric Terashima
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 17
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, BA, Psychology, 1991
Marine Corps War College, Quantico, M, Strategic Studies, 2013
WORK & MILITARY
USMC, Colonel, 30
John Deere, Senior Service Training Instructor, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity, Board member, American Legion Post 68 (Leland)
Webmaster, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 (Leland), Adjutant
Leland Area Rotary Club, Member, Cape Fear Council - BSA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (8)
VoteVets.org
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
*Sierra Club North Carolina
*Progressive Turnout Project
*National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter (NC PACE)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Equality North Carolina Action Fund PAC
Labor Caucus, North Carolina Democratic Party
Progressive Turnout Project
VoteVets
Planned Parenthood Votes, South Atlantic
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Deb Butler (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
2022 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
At the discretion of the woman, as a personal healthcare right.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the US Supreme Court, how far are you willing to go to roll back North Carolina's statutory abortion law that allows abortion up to 20 weeks?
Statutes should not make it any more difficult to get an abortion.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
Would you support a limitation on chemical abortion that protects women from taking abortion pills without the care and supervision of a qualified physician?
No
ECONOMY
The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Taxes for large corporations should be increased, as opposed to the current schedule of going to zero.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Freedom of religion should generally protect churches.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The church and state should be separate.
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.
A. I lived in Germany, and my step-daughter's friend became ill when they were visiting me. She went to a doctor, got diagnosed, and received a prescription which we filled later that day for around 20 Euros. The US is the only industrialized nation that doesn't have universal healthcare, spends the most per capita on healthcare, has one of the lowest death rates (we die younger), and has the highest maternal death rate.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government, schools, and employers should be allowed to require vaccinations under any circumstance as a matter of protecting public health. I traveled to 46 countries, mostly through my military service, and my vaccination record is very extensive.
EDUCATION
States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.
Strongly Agree
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
None.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Parents should be restricted from speaking in school board meetings due to time constraints or if threats of violence are conveyed.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
CRT is not appropriate for K-12 curriculum, and should remain in advanced studies of higher education.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Being born and raised in the US, I believe in and try to adhere to Judeo-Christian values. I am agnostic.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
None.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, Federal Intelligence agencies have stated for years that racist groups in the US represent the highest domestic security threats. The Insurrection of January 6th, 2021 was a symptom of this threat.
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to represent the people, and advance society.
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?
Liberal
I am a fiscal conservative, and social liberal.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
None.
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 give back to the community. Here are two projects as examples. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/140051/reserve-marine-donates-cherry-blossom-trees-quantico-museum https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2021/07/01/marine-sponsors-immigration
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.
Disagree
Mental health and community programs should be increased, but not at the cost to police departments.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Increased scrutiny on background checks should be instituted for assault weapons purchases.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
This would be like suing a car dealer or manufacturer in a vehicular manslaughter case.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
Yes
Pre-puberty, there should be no restrictions. As hormones start to make a difference in athletic performance, that is where the separation becomes necessary.
