Lana Leguia
Libertarian | New Jersey
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lana Leguia
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
New Jersey Libertarian Party, VP of Political Affairs
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Stanhope Schoolboard, 2023
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
It is not the job of the Federal government to subsidize healthcare, charitable organizations or businesses.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion IS taking a human life. Pregnancy, birth & abortion will permanently alter a woman physically, emotionally, psychologically & spiritually. Zealots on both sides dismiss how their militant stone walling only hurts women/children. As a society, we have failed women. The solution is genuine empathy & rallying around vulnerable women. The answer is never more government. The second this became a campaign talking point is the moment women/children became political pawns at the highest cost.
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?
No. The Federal government is the last authority qualified to determine such a complex, highly situational moral dilemma.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The State has no authority to mandate religion, ban the practice of any religion or promote any religion through any government funded institutions.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I personally find discrimination to be abhorrent however, private businesses or service providers can discriminate as they please. Boycotting is quickest, most efficient way to punish such behavior. State intervention will only muck it up. Your business will not last long.
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.
C. End all government funded foreign aid. End subsidies to corporate arms dealers. Withdraw from NATO. Bring every single American soldier home. Close all American basis overseas. Abolish the draft.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Choose not to answer
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Relationships with other countries is only important in the context of trade. Trade partnerships are stronger and mutually beneficial. The U.S.'s unflinching support for Israel with limitless blank checks for decades is one sided and has led us into supporting building an ethno-state.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The current generation is listening to previous generations on the futility of joining the military and how dying for imperialism and geopolitical maneuvering is an egregious waste of human life.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
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.
D. Currently the government regulates where, when, and who may open healthcare facilities, how much they can charge and who is eligible for free or low-cost healthcare. Entities like the FDA control which medicines make it to market, regardless or efficacy. This naturally stifles quality care and the ability for doctors to practice medicine in the way that meets the needs of their communities. Remove State interference in healthcare, medical decisions and medical progress.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
The government can best serve Americans economically by staying out of the free market process. Stop subsidizing industries, abolish income tax, end tariffs, stop approving bailouts, end the federal reserve and stop regulating voluntary trade.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
Money taken through coercive means (taxes) should not be used to relieve the burden of debt incurred voluntarily by another. That being said, higher education is heavily State subsidized. Universities are not motivated to lower costs as federal financial aid and the inability to declare student loans during bankruptcy guarantees any amount will be paid. Remove this and education will become less burdensome and more affordable. Universities will be forced to compete for your attendance.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
I do not support a "wall". I support checkpoints. I support an "Ellis Island" structure and creating a simple, efficient path to citizenship for “unauthorized” immigrants currently residing in the US.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any peaceful person. Peaceful person defined as confirmed not to be a terrorist or with intention to commit terrorism, a person with a violent criminal history, a criminal fleeing persecution, or currently ill with a communicable disease.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I was homeschooled. There are statistical advantages to homeschooling your children. Parents should have the freedom to choose the method of schooling that best fits the needs of their children without State interference.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. All Federal gun restrictions are unconstitutional. Any regulation that renders your ability to defend yourself, your property or your family against aggression impossible is a gross violation of the 2nd amendment.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Disagree
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
I am ideologically Libertarian.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The role of Government should be minimal. It exists only to protect individuals from fraud, force, theft, and coercion. It serves to preserve our fundamental natural rights such as property, trade, speech, self-defense, autonomy and the pursuit of happiness. The government should not intervene in the free market, personal relationships, lifestyle choices or individual liberties so long as it does not aggress on others.
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.
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
Marriage is essentially a contract to combine assets. Christians may personally feel it is a God ordained sacred union. Other religions may also have similar beliefs. They have the right to those personal beliefs and to practice those religious unions and ceremonies. The State defining marriage as anything spiritual or religious would be violating "separation of church and state."
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Agree
Children are impressionable. It is our duty to shield them from concepts they are not capable of fully understanding without hindering their quest to find who they are. Trans adults have full autonomy to ingest any pharmaceuticals they want or surgically alter their bodies anyway they please. Children cannot consent in such matters. Being uncomfortable with your gender during adolescence is fairly common and will decrease with time. If it doesn't, you may do as you wish when you are an adult.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual beliefs are irrelevant.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Choose not to answer
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.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Did not answer
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Did not answer
