Andrew Gibson

Libertarian | Colorado

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Andrew Gibson


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 36


Incumbent

No


Links

Andrew Gibson websites

EDUCATION

Columbia College, Lemoore, Associates, 2003

WORK & MILITARY

US Navy, AT1, 13

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

That is a private decision between a Doctor and Patient, there should be no Government involvement.

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

Strongly Agree

Private donations are preferred, the government should not be involved.

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

Agree

This is a persons wish why should we deny that?


ECONOMY

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

As much as possible taxes need to be eliminated. Estate, Income, Property.

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

War on Drugs. Is a great start.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Not something the Government should be involved with.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Strongly Disagree

If the state can force this, then it isn't Religious Liberty. Customers should be free to find a vendor they support.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

This is a broad question. Off the top of my head, I cannot think of a situation that would justify the government closing a church.


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 Government should not be involved with Healthcare, example the VA.

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

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Stop bombing other countries, pull our troops out and bring them home.

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.

Neutral

We would object if other countries tried to pressure us, why do we feel the need to pressure 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?

Any peaceful person, seeking a better life. General circumstances


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

Parents know best for their children, the choice should be theirs


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.

Neutral

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Neutral

Government should only recognize a marriage, not control who gets married, that is a decision between 2 people.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian, I believe in God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost. Honor, Honesty, and Respect


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Voting is a civil duty, citizens have ID, using that ID helps safe guard the Voting process.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

In person voting, unless unable to attend then mail in voting case by case. Perhaps we can use our phones to vote in the future.


EQUALITY

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

The "peaceful protests" were definitely a threat to cities and properties. We need to deal with all people equally. The color of your skin should have no impact on how you are treated or how you treat others.

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

Strongly Disagree

Punishment of the current generation for sins of the previous generations is ridiculous.


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, Corporations and Individuals need to be more responsible for what they do to the environment.

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?

Defense of the State or Country. Guarantee the Rights of the people. Act as a arbiter for disagreements between parties.

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

Some of my views are very Conservative others are Liberal. It depends on which issue you are asking about.

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

Ivoterguide.com

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 very pro gun, tanks in Driveways and Battleships in the backyard. I would not vote for anything the limits the right to bear arms.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Disagree

Qualified Immunity has allowed bad cops to avoid legal trouble for their actions.

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

Agree

Decriminalization of many issues would lighten the Police load.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None, murder is already illegal, restriction of a God given right only serves to disarm potential victims.

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

Strongly Disagree

The manufacturer has no control on how some uses their product.

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