Lindsay Agostini
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lindsay Agostini
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary Runoff
Race
State Senator, Dist. 35
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, B.S., 1988
WORK & MILITARY
Military Wife. My husband served in the Army., Captain, 9
AFFILIATIONS
Spring Valley Rotary Club, Board of Directors and Committee Chair, Spring Valley Education Foundation
Board Member, The Learning Collaborative (TLC) at Dent Middle School, Founding Member and 20th Anniversary Chair
St. John Neumann School, Auction Chair and PTO, Governor Sanford Inaugural BBQ
Co-chair, Columbia Swim League, Board Member and Swim Official
Junior League of Columbia, Holiday Market Chair, Finance Council
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Richland Two Board of Trustees, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Joe Wilson
*South Carolina Conservative Future
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Pending
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Nikki Haley (2024)
Team Stand for America (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Tim Scott (2023)
Joe Wilson (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Vincent Sheheen (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
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?
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What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
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What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
For profit businesses, closely held corporations and individuals should not be required to suppress their own religious beliefs when they object to requests that violate their own moral code. This is true, even if this relates to contraception or request to manufacture or provide services, which result in a product that the owner/business finds morally objectionable. I support the Supreme Court decision on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
For profit businesses, closely held corporations and individuals should not be required to suppress their own religious beliefs when they object to requests that violate their own moral code. This is true, even if this relates to contraception or request to manufacture or provide services, which result in a product that the owner/business finds morally objectionable. I support the Supreme Court decision on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
For profit businesses, closely held corporations and individuals should not be required to suppress their own religious beliefs when they object to requests that violate their own moral code. This is true, even if this relates to contraception or request to manufacture or provide services, which result in a product that the owner/business finds morally objectionable. I support the Supreme Court decision on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never! We should always have the right to gather for our religious freedoms!
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never! We should always have the right to gather for our religious freedoms!
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never! We should always have the right to gather for our religious freedoms!
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I believe we need a heathcare safety net for those who either cannot afford coverage or are put into a position where coverage is lost due to separation of employment. I also support both Medicare and Medicaid and believe those programs need more attention due to the path of insolvency they are on. At no point, should individuals or employers be forced to enter a government plan at the expense of the quality of their care.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I believe we need a heathcare safety net for those who either cannot afford coverage or are put into a position where coverage is lost due to separation of employment. I also support both Medicare and Medicaid and believe those programs need more attention due to the path of insolvency they are on. At no point, should individuals or employers be forced to enter a government plan at the expense of the quality of their care.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I believe we need a heathcare safety net for those who either cannot afford coverage or are put into a position where coverage is lost due to separation of employment. I also support both Medicare and Medicaid and believe those programs need more attention due to the path of insolvency they are on. At no point, should individuals or employers be forced to enter a government plan at the expense of the quality of their care.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Many lessons have been learned from COVID-19 and regretfully at the expense of our children and elderly. We should never ignore the science for a political objective or violate military members religious beliefs for an expedient political agenda.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Many lessons have been learned from COVID-19 and regretfully at the expense of our children and elderly. We should never ignore the science for a political objective or violate military members religious beliefs for an expedient political agenda.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Many lessons have been learned from COVID-19 and regretfully at the expense of our children and elderly. We should never ignore the science for a political objective or violate military members religious beliefs for an expedient political agenda.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Yes! Securing the boarder is the only way to ensure that immigration is done through a disciplined process to avoid accepting criminals, terrorists or individuals who seek to change the American Way! What is occurring with the border is unconscionable and should not be tolerated! The loss of life due to fentanyl as well as the murder of US citizens by illegal immigrants is nothing less than a tragedy born by poor policy for political gain! The physical wall should be completed immediately.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Yes! Securing the boarder is the only way to ensure that immigration is done through a disciplined process to avoid accepting criminals, terrorists or individuals who seek to change the American Way! What is occurring with the border is unconscionable and should not be tolerated! The loss of life due to fentanyl as well as the murder of US citizens by illegal immigrants is nothing less than a tragedy born by poor policy for political gain! The physical wall should be completed immediately.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Yes! Securing the boarder is the only way to ensure that immigration is done through a disciplined process to avoid accepting criminals, terrorists or individuals who seek to change the American Way! What is occurring with the border is unconscionable and should not be tolerated! The loss of life due to fentanyl as well as the murder of US citizens by illegal immigrants is nothing less than a tragedy born by poor policy for political gain! The physical wall should be completed immediately.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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The government should not interfere in our religious beliefs and the union of a couple! If the government wants to declare couples for tax filing status or legal protections, they can do that without interfering with religious doctrine and using the term marriage.
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
The government should not interfere in our religious beliefs and the union of a couple! If the government wants to declare couples for tax filing status or legal protections, they can do that without interfering with religious doctrine and using the term marriage.
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
The government should not interfere in our religious beliefs and the union of a couple! If the government wants to declare couples for tax filing status or legal protections, they can do that without interfering with religious doctrine and using the term marriage.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was born and raised Roman Catholic. I have received five of the seven Catholic Sacraments.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was born and raised Roman Catholic. I have received five of the seven Catholic Sacraments.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was born and raised Roman Catholic. I have received five of the seven Catholic Sacraments.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not! We require a photo ID for the purchase of alcohol and firearms, why is it in the best interest of our Nation to allow those to vote who are not citizens? Our self-governance and representation should only be voted on by lawful constituents. There is no legitimate reason to argue for voting privileges if that voter cannot be identified.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not! We require a photo ID for the purchase of alcohol and firearms, why is it in the best interest of our Nation to allow those to vote who are not citizens? Our self-governance and representation should only be voted on by lawful constituents. There is no legitimate reason to argue for voting privileges if that voter cannot be identified.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not! We require a photo ID for the purchase of alcohol and firearms, why is it in the best interest of our Nation to allow those to vote who are not citizens? Our self-governance and representation should only be voted on by lawful constituents. There is no legitimate reason to argue for voting privileges if that voter cannot be identified.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in a system of equal opportunity not equal outcomes. Systematic racism exists for those who perceive life through a discriminatory lens and not the opportunities that capitalism provides.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in a system of equal opportunity not equal outcomes. Systematic racism exists for those who perceive life through a discriminatory lens and not the opportunities that capitalism provides.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in a system of equal opportunity not equal outcomes. Systematic racism exists for those who perceive life through a discriminatory lens and not the opportunities that capitalism provides.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has no place in our society on either side of the argument!
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has no place in our society on either side of the argument!
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has no place in our society on either side of the argument!
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Federal - Protection of the Homeland and US interests, sustainment of a free society while supporting capitalism allowing each individual to achieve their fullest potential. State - Our safety and security on a local level! Provide educational services at all levels, infrastructure funding and support, police and first responder fundings and support.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Federal - Protection of the Homeland and US interests, sustainment of a free society while supporting capitalism allowing each individual to achieve their fullest potential. State - Our safety and security on a local level! Provide educational services at all levels, infrastructure funding and support, police and first responder fundings and support.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Federal - Protection of the Homeland and US interests, sustainment of a free society while supporting capitalism allowing each individual to achieve their fullest potential. State - Our safety and security on a local level! Provide educational services at all levels, infrastructure funding and support, police and first responder fundings and support.
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?
Very Conservative
We are unfortunately on a path of financial instability given the irresponsible spending by the Federal government which has now amassed almost $35 Trillion dollars of debt. It is a burden that jeopardizes every foundation for which live and if not reversed in near future, the other wide range of economic, social or religious standards we enjoy today will be threatened and only replaced with an autocratic/fascist environment.
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?
Very Conservative
We are unfortunately on a path of financial instability given the irresponsible spending by the Federal government which has now amassed almost $35 Trillion dollars of debt. It is a burden that jeopardizes every foundation for which live and if not reversed in near future, the other wide range of economic, social or religious standards we enjoy today will be threatened and only replaced with an autocratic/fascist environment.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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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?
Very Conservative
We are unfortunately on a path of financial instability given the irresponsible spending by the Federal government which has now amassed almost $35 Trillion dollars of debt. It is a burden that jeopardizes every foundation for which live and if not reversed in near future, the other wide range of economic, social or religious standards we enjoy today will be threatened and only replaced with an autocratic/fascist environment.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Current guns laws and regulations are not being enforced now; we do not need any more! Keep guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens and aggressively prosecute individuals that have criminal histories and permanently deny them firearms rights. DA's have to return to a willingness to prosecute and not let criminals out. This should also be extended to individuals with dishonorable discharges from the military as well as those that are mentally unstable and reported to law enforcement.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Current guns laws and regulations are not being enforced now; we do not need any more! Keep guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens and aggressively prosecute individuals that have criminal histories and permanently deny them firearms rights. DA's have to return to a willingness to prosecute and not let criminals out. This should also be extended to individuals with dishonorable discharges from the military as well as those that are mentally unstable and reported to law enforcement.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Current guns laws and regulations are not being enforced now; we do not need any more! Keep guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens and aggressively prosecute individuals that have criminal histories and permanently deny them firearms rights. DA's have to return to a willingness to prosecute and not let criminals out. This should also be extended to individuals with dishonorable discharges from the military as well as those that are mentally unstable and reported to law enforcement.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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