Zachary Dean
Libertarian | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Zachary Dean
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 37
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
in cases of Rape, Incest and to protect the life of the mother. Before a detectable heartbeat and brainwave activity.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
The private sector should be funded by the private sector.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Agree
people have the right to make their own decisions
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
abolish the IRS
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
The government should be reduced to protecting our Life, Liberty and our pursuit of happiness. Make America free again.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
This is not a government function, each person should pay their own way.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Freedom of association is guaranteed on the Bill of Rights
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
That would not be a government function
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. government does nothing well and the government should not be in the healthcare business
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
under no circumstances
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We have the largest military in the world. We can and should defend our citizens from all threats both foreign or domestic. Our military is to defend us not to be used as an offense. We are NOT the police of the world and its high time that other countries defend themselves
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 Disagree
we should mind our own business for a change, we are not the police of the world.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Disagree
Our problem is not with those coming here for the free programs, our problem is with our government offering all the free programs.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Our country was built by immigrants.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
The Federal Dept. of Education should be abolished as the 10th amendment prescribes
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
The constitution requires a separation of church and state
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
Strongly Disagree
The government should have never been in the marriage business. It is Not a government function. This is between the people and god. It is no ones business
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.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
require a photo ID to vote
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, all people deserve to be treated equally, with equal protections from all government officials
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
all people deserve to be treated equally under the law
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) as usual, government overreach under the guise of safety and environment. Our government has gone wild
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Only as defined and limited by our constitution. Much of the Federal government is in direct violation of the 10th amendment
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
Neither, as usual we have no Libertarian option as an answer to the selected question. This questionnaire is an example of the duopoly stranglehold our government clings too
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?
I'm for All the rights, for All the people, All the time. The constitution should be applied to Every issue. Every time, No exceptions and No excuses!
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
We need to end the unconstitutional Qualified Immunity and hold all Government officials to the same standards as the people
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
With so much waste in government we should be cutting costs in every area
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
People often forget that guns also Save Lives
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
They should sue the person not the object, the person that did the crime not a manufacturing plant that produced the object
