Matthew Freeman

Constitution | Wyoming

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Matthew Freeman


Party

Constitution


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 41


Incumbent

No


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EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

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.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

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

I think a flat tax should be considered, based on the assumption income tax is even constitutional.

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

Any funding that is not constitutional.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly 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, right to assemble and property rights are essential to liberty and freedom.


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 last time I read the US constitution it did not mention this as part of congresses enumerated functions.

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

Never should this be mandated from government. Employers would have their own way to negotiate with their employees.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

We should disciple the nation's with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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


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?

The immigration laws and values of America have been established for a long time, and just need to be followed.


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.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

We are all part of the human race, our rights come from God not government.

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 am a Christian, by definition a Christ follower, I believe in accountability at all levels, and that should be applied with love, mercy, and grace, but there are consequences to choice.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Paper ballots and hand counting with 100% identity checks, no electronics.


EQUALITY

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

No, free speech is the foundation of our republic, we need to embrace our differences and choose liberty and unity over division.

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

Neutral

This is problematic from both sides, if we could get back to free market systems, and hold individuals accountable for wrongs inflicted on others, we could begin healing of our collective past as a nation under God.


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, we need to be good stewards of the planet, which balances economies and people.

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?

To protect the liberties of individuals and provide for the social contract that exists in societies.

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

I am not fond of labels, too general and vague. By definition we should all be liberal, but government requires prudence with other peoples money.

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

I have spoken at city council meetings, school board meetings.

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 priority will be smaller government and fiscal responsibility. We do not need more laws, too many to keep track of now. George Washington warned us in his farewell address of three things, we have failed on all three counts. I would encourage voters to read it and see if they agree or not. I will say if we can't get back to no parties, let's have more equally recognized ones.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

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

Neutral

Mental health and community programs need to be a priority from within our neighborhoods, service al all levels should be the expectation in our communities.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None, we have the right to bear arms.

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

Strongly Disagree

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