Michael Simpson

Libertarian | South Carolina

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michael Simpson


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 6


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Illinois College, Jacksonville, BS, 1993

WORK & MILITARY

Navy, CDR/O-5, 24+

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

Interview SC CD 6 Libertarian Candidate Michael Simpson. Fox 24 News Now YouTube. 21 May 2024. 5:39 minutes.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

I have to be honest, I have no idea how much an abortion costs. But I do know that I should not have to pay for someone else’s choice.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Neutral

If it is a drug, does the FDA not have standards in place already?

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When it is chosen to be had, at least up until life viability outside the womb.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

The federal government should have no role with regards to your life, liberty, or property.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Work to get rid of the federal income tax.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Neutral

I do not know enough about this program. My schooling has been paid.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Choose not to answer

If it is public money, shouldn’t the people choose where it should be spent?


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It means that my religious liberties have no say in government, and the government has no business in my religious liberty.

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

Strongly Disagree

Let’s be clear, the government should not be able to require, or force, individuals or businesses to provide a service they don’t agree with. However, maybe we should question ourselves as to if we are in the right business if we choose not to serve any segment of people.


HEALTHCARE

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

Government, never. Public school, never. Private school or employer, I guess if that is how they choose to run their business. Certainly doesn’t mean we have to work for them, or if it wasn’t spelled out before employment there.

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.

This is possibly the hardest question. My answer is I have no idea. But I do not think the government making a choice for us is a correct answer.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

E) the United States needs a declaration of peace, and truly understand what that means.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

Military, no, the others, very likely.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Sure. Tell me why it isn’t?

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Changes that have been made to the system.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Neutral

The US tried, got pushback, and not surprisingly it is still a problem.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Whoever wants to legally come here.


EDUCATION

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

Neutral

This question is confusing to me. How are voucher programs and tax credits school choices?

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

This I can get behind.


VALUES

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

I strongly believe in biblical marriage, but what is printed above is not it.

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Neutral

I know we really like to claim that children are the most vulnerable, and if that is true, they are also the most resilient. I think the human psyche is the most vulnerable and we have limited understanding as to why.

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Again, I am not getting the service, why should I pay for it unless I have chosen to be philanthropic.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a learning Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

Unless photo identification is free, it should not be required. Fraud is already against the law, get caught, go to jail.

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Neutral

It is the game within the game.


EQUALITY

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

Neutral

Another reason we need a declaration of peace.

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Neutral

I am a biological male and I don’t do those things. Maybe there is something else going on?


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

It might be. But urgent political action, absolutely not.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Yet to be determined.


ABOUT YOU

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?

Choose not to answer

The answer isn’t on here and shows the sway of the current duopoly. My views are very personal.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide for a common defense and ensure laws are upheld.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Neutral

More of the same arguments that don’t solve anything.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree

I wouldn’t take from one to give to the other, we need both.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Get rid of gun laws, we have our 2nd amendment rights. Put the onus on the sellers to determine who is responsible to sell to or not and hold them accountable for negligence if needed for not doing their due diligence. My guess is they would self impose ways to not make mistakes.

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