Alexander M. Remrey
Libertarian | Alabama
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Alexander M. Remrey
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University, Online, Bachelor of Science, 2019
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, SGT/E5, 7
AFFILIATIONS
F & A Mason
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
United States Representative, 1st Congressional District
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Alabama Cannabis Coalition
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
If someone is diagnosed with a terminal disease and chose to end their life I believe that is the person Right to make that choice and allow their doctor to give them the medication combination that will achieve those results with the least pain possible.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
If someone is diagnosed with a terminal disease and chose to end their life I believe that is the person Right to make that choice and allow their doctor to give them the medication combination that will achieve those results with the least pain possible.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe it's up to each state to decide what their rules are that applies to this difficult issue.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe it's up to each state to decide what their rules are that applies to this difficult issue.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I don’t believe that any private business should be forced by the government to do anything. I believe it’s the employees choice where they want to work.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I don’t believe that any private business should be forced by the government to do anything. I believe it’s the employees choice where they want to work.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
None
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
None
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.
The United States should only get directly involved in foreign conflicts when US soil is directly threatened.
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.
The United States should only get directly involved in foreign conflicts when US soil is directly threatened.
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.
Agree
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.
Agree
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 poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US needs to leave all overseas locations and develop a stronger border control policy
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US needs to leave all overseas locations and develop a stronger border control policy
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I don't believe that any government agency should have the Right to require a vaccine. Now with a private business I feel its that businesses Right to require anything they want for their business.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I don't believe that any government agency should have the Right to require a vaccine. Now with a private business I feel its that businesses Right to require anything they want for their business.
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.
I believe that there should be charitable organizations that provide free 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.
I believe that there should be charitable organizations that provide free healthcare
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Taxes should be so easy that it can be done on one sheet of paper.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Taxes should be so easy that it can be done on one sheet of paper.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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
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
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I want to completely change the way we handle immigration here in the US. The immigration process should take a couple days, not years to complete. I want to work with other countries share information so our background checks can be done quickly and accurately. I want a processing center at every major border crossing so people can get the ID they need to work legally and pursue the American Dream.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I want to completely change the way we handle immigration here in the US. The immigration process should take a couple days, not years to complete. I want to work with other countries share information so our background checks can be done quickly and accurately. I want a processing center at every major border crossing so people can get the ID they need to work legally and pursue the American Dream.
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
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The only legitimate use of force is in defense of individual rights — life, liberty, and justly acquired property — against aggression. This right inheres in the individual, who may agree to be aided by any other individual or group. I affirm the individual right recognized by the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms, and oppose the prosecution of individuals for exercising their rights of self-defense. Private property owners should be free to establish their own conditions regarding the presence of personal defense weapons on their own property. I oppose all laws at any level of government restricting, registering, or monitoring the ownership, manufacture, or transfer of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The only legitimate use of force is in defense of individual rights — life, liberty, and justly acquired property — against aggression. This right inheres in the individual, who may agree to be aided by any other individual or group. I affirm the individual right recognized by the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms, and oppose the prosecution of individuals for exercising their rights of self-defense. Private property owners should be free to establish their own conditions regarding the presence of personal defense weapons on their own property. I oppose all laws at any level of government restricting, registering, or monitoring the ownership, manufacture, or transfer of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Moderate
I am very fiscally Conservative and very Socially Liberal
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
I am very fiscally Conservative and very Socially Liberal
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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 believe that the military should never be sent into a conflict without a declaration from Congress. Our men and women of the armed forces are not pawns in the governments game of chess. I propose closing all overseas military bases and reopening bases here in the US that were closed during BRAC. I want our military men and women here in the US, training to defend US sold and bringing thousands of jobs to areas that were hurt by the US base closures. I feel there needs to be a massive criminal justice reform in the US. I feel putting non violent offenders in cages with violent offenders is a waste of tax payer money and harming people that have a real chance at turning their lives around. I feel that things like the War on Drugs has been an utter failure and we need to focus on decriminalization and treatment over punishment. Schools need the freedom to set their educational curriculum and expectations to meet the needs of the people most directly affected by the institution. This is especially true for students in their final two years of primary education. A solution: Would be to end traditional education upon completion of the tenth grade, and give students and parents the opportunity to choose the best path for the next two years and beyond, based on the talents and desires of the individual. That could mean spending the next two years in college, entering a trade or apprenticeship program, or perhaps entering directly into the workforce. Additionally, in the event that a student completes the tenth grade but unable to decide how to utilize their resources for the final two years, they will have access to that funding over the course of the next ten years. 2) Another component of this plan is to allow educators to teach and innovate based on what’s best for their students. The methods used in one district may not work for another- this is why unfunded education mandates from the state do more harm than good. 3) A significant reduction in the number of administrators per student is necessary. The previously mentioned points would assist with this, as more control in the hands of local school boards, parents and students would not require as much oversight or paper-pushing to respond to federal and state level restrictions
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I believe that the military should never be sent into a conflict without a declaration from Congress. Our men and women of the armed forces are not pawns in the governments game of chess. I propose closing all overseas military bases and reopening bases here in the US that were closed during BRAC. I want our military men and women here in the US, training to defend US sold and bringing thousands of jobs to areas that were hurt by the US base closures. I feel there needs to be a massive criminal justice reform in the US. I feel putting non violent offenders in cages with violent offenders is a waste of tax payer money and harming people that have a real chance at turning their lives around. I feel that things like the War on Drugs has been an utter failure and we need to focus on decriminalization and treatment over punishment. Schools need the freedom to set their educational curriculum and expectations to meet the needs of the people most directly affected by the institution. This is especially true for students in their final two years of primary education. A solution: Would be to end traditional education upon completion of the tenth grade, and give students and parents the opportunity to choose the best path for the next two years and beyond, based on the talents and desires of the individual. That could mean spending the next two years in college, entering a trade or apprenticeship program, or perhaps entering directly into the workforce. Additionally, in the event that a student completes the tenth grade but unable to decide how to utilize their resources for the final two years, they will have access to that funding over the course of the next ten years. 2) Another component of this plan is to allow educators to teach and innovate based on what’s best for their students. The methods used in one district may not work for another- this is why unfunded education mandates from the state do more harm than good. 3) A significant reduction in the number of administrators per student is necessary. The previously mentioned points would assist with this, as more control in the hands of local school boards, parents and students would not require as much oversight or paper-pushing to respond to federal and state level restrictions
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Sexual orientation, preference, gender, or gender identity should have no impact on the government’s treatment of individuals, such as in current marriage, child custody, adoption, immigration, or military service laws. Government does not have the authority to define, promote, license, or restrict personal relationships, regardless of the number of participants. Consenting adults should be free to choose their own sexual practices and personal relationships.
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Sexual orientation, preference, gender, or gender identity should have no impact on the government’s treatment of individuals, such as in current marriage, child custody, adoption, immigration, or military service laws. Government does not have the authority to define, promote, license, or restrict personal relationships, regardless of the number of participants. Consenting adults should be free to choose their own sexual practices and personal relationships.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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 believe that we are all children of God, no matter what name you call Him/Her
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that we are all children of God, no matter what name you call Him/Her
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I think people should have to show a form of ID when voting. I believe that there should be ideas looked at to where people can register to vote on their phone and be able to vote with their phone.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I think people should have to show a form of ID when voting. I believe that there should be ideas looked at to where people can register to vote on their phone and be able to vote with their phone.
EQUALITY
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
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Racism is a problem in the US but I don't feel its a direct threat to domestic security.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Racism is a problem in the US but I don't feel its a direct threat to domestic security.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly 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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
