Kari Mitchell Whitaker
Libertarian | Alabama
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kari Mitchell Whitaker
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 45
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL, BFA, 2022
WORK & MILITARY
Owner and operator of Launchpad Creatives, LLC.
AFFILIATIONS
Girl Scouts USA, Troop Leader
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (1)
*Alabama AFL-CIO
OTHER (1)
*Alabama Cannabis Coalition
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Alabama Cannabis Coalition
OTHER INFORMATION
Kari Mitchell Whitaker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe abortion is abhorrent, but I am very skeptical of allowing too much government regulation and monitoring of pregnancy. I think abortion should only be allowed in the first trimester and under the conditions of rape, incest, or threat to the mother's life. We need to focus on realistic solutions to prevent unwanted pregnancies, such as making birth control much easier to obtain.
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.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Firstly, we should not meddle in foreign conflicts that do not directly threaten our own citizens. We should also support peaceful reform movements and reduce access to radicalized forces.
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.
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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.
D
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I call for repealing the income tax, property taxes, taxes on groceries and medicine, and all taxes related to establishing and maintaining businesses (such as the Alabama Privilege Tax).
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would like to eventually see much government spending reduced or eliminated. I think we need to start with better targeting and oversight, which can give us equivalent outcomes with greatly reduced expenditures.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who comes legally and with a desire to follow American values.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Basic background checks
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the rights of its citizens as outlined in the US Constitution.
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).
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.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
If I were elected, my main legislative priorities include tax relief, term limits for governmental offices, and enabling more school choice. Other issues that are important to me include decriminalizing cannabis, protecting gun owner rights, and common-sense protections of the environment.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
I agree that marriage is a religious institution and that it should remain so. Government should not grant marriage licenses at all, to anyone. However, government should grant equal protections to all family units.
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 Christian, and Judeo-Christian values inform all decisions I make. However, I completely agree with freedom of religion and that no one religion should ever be preferred over another when it comes to government.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Create a system whereby voters would get a "vote receipt", allowing them to have proof of their vote and the ability to track their vote from submission to the end of the counting procedure.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I fully condemn racism, but racism itself is not a threat to the U.S. Using racist motives or even the specter of racism to radicalize citizens against each other IS a threat.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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