Greg Parlmer, II

Libertarian | Michigan

Candidate Profile

Moderate

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Greg Parlmer, II


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 85


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Baker College of Muskegon, Muskegon, Associate's, 2010

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Rape, incest, and health of the mother.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I don't think any private businesses should be receiving funds from the government.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Remove completely what we can and simplify the rest.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Start with military spending and welfare programs and work from there.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Education should be made private, government has done a horrible job with it.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Private businesses are free to do as they please. The market will decide what happens to them.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None


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. The private sector would lower costs through competition.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Government not at all. Private businesses can do as they please, the employee or student will have to make the choice for themselves.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Nothing, bring all the troops home. Stop trying to be the world police.

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.

Strongly Agree

We should not be sending US tax dollars to any other countries.


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, but we need to eliminate the Welfare State.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Choose not to answer

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly 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

Choose not to answer

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, but we need to respect others beliefs.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Limiting mail in ballots and looking at a open source tallying software.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Threat to domestic security no, but we do have race issues we need to work through as communities.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly 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. The laws implemented are not effective. If we really cared about pursuing green energy we would be looking into nuclear energy more.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people, not to trample upon them.

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 for more liberty and freedom.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

facebook.com/Parlmer4D85/

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 for repealing all unnecessary laws and restrictions.


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

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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