
J. P. French
Libertarian | Alabama
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
J. P. French
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 60
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Alabama Cannabis Coalition
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Alabama Cannabis Coalition
Let Bama Vote
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am Pro Life but if a women was at risk during her pregnancy and could die and medical professional suggest it then it could be fine. I also believe that its an individuals preference regardless of my views.
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.
Neutral
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?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I believe that we should stop funding extremist organizations within proxy-wars
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.
Disagree
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. I believe that tax-payer funded healthcare programs and government healthcare regulations are very detrimental to the service that is provided.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I don’t believe the government should ever force vaccinations on any population, not just government employees or even our children in public school systems
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe that, like most states, the state income tax should be phased out in favor of a lottery
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
There is a lot of useless fat in government spending that could be cut out. I believe innovations should be left to the free market and not subsidized by taxpayers.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe that everyone should have a fair shot at the American dream. America needs immigration reform that rewards legal immigration instead of subsidizing illegal aliens
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
School choice gives parents a free market approach to their children's education.
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.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe that every restriction on the second amendment is unconstitutional
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?
Did not answer
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?
Lean 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?
My priorities are lowering the tax burden that many families are stuck with.
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
Strongly Agree
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 Jesus is Gods son, he came to earth as fully man and fully God and lived a sinless life to save us from our sin. My values and what I was taught as a child has instilled in me to respect others though in whatever they want to believe and worship. That is an American right everyone deserves.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I Believe that Alabama needs to remove ballot access laws to ensure democracy. Elections should not be decided during primaries
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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. Government regulations harm our economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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