Justin J. Kumar

Agree

I think that women's reproductive rights are important, but they should not become a taxpayer liability.

Rape. sexual assault/battery, incest, danger to life of the Mother

Agree

We should respect the sanctity of life and the rights of those to chose what to do with their own. The danger comes in centralized decision-making for those in positions of collective power to exercise influence over those who may know what would be best for themselves.

Neutral

I have mixed feelings on this issue because scientific research on stem cells and synthetic embryos can save lives. However, I do not know when and where to draw a timeline distinction as to when a human embryos can be fully considered a life.

Agree

Abortion should be allowed, and I am pro-choice generally. Nevertheless, I do not wish to encourage abortion via pharmaceutical drugs and agents.

The minimum wage hurts lower skilled laborers and those attempting to enter the workforce more than it helps. The government should not decide or interfere in the economy with wage controls since it inhibits a fair exchange of time for work.

Strongly Agree

I am a capitalist, and it makes sense to encourage property rights/ownership and unburdened trade.

1) Remove needless regulatory hurdles: too much red tape enters the economic system with government interference 2) Incentive to complete public works tasks on time or early: too much time is wasted with incomplete projects and those that need repair/resolution 3) Encouragement of more free and unfettered interstate and international trade: elimination of tariffs, quotas, border taxes, wasteful carrier fees, and handling charges 4) Full budget overhauls: include entitlements, defense spending

The National and State Governments do not create or promote religion, nor prevent the free exercise of it. Religions should not have roles in public policies, such as education, social policy, law, medical treatment, and family dynamics. Consulting and advisory positions can be allowed if they stay in the scope of information provision and do not stray beyond to encouragement of policy.

Disagree

If there are competitive markets, then those who wish to declare a moral imperative can make a viable economic decision to patronize another store, shop, site, or, section. Forcing decisions is fascism, and capitalism allows the interest of each to be the good of all.

C) There is too much public money flooding the will of people to have active, affordable choices when making healthcare decisions. People cannot even find out what procedures, medications, and treatments cost ahead of time, and they cannot cross state lines to explore other options. Tort reform is required. Standards of care are falling because of government overreach.

Disagree

The government should not surveil its citizens. That is a slippery slope that leads to authoritarianism. A society should be judged by how it cares for its most needy, but this matter is best left out of the hands of government.

Strongly Agree

The evidence of hacking, espionage, identity thefts, and scams from China is overwhelming.

Yes. The US and Israel are allies, and Israel serves as a balance to the rise of Islamic fascism. The leaders would do well to remember this precept instead of their own narcissistic delusions.

Disagree

Sanctuary cities are creating more crime, fewer economic opportunities, and draining public funds. They should not need to exist.

Agree

The US Department of Education gravely mismanages funding for schools and training, leading to an undereducated, unskilled, and unwilling labor force. Letting the local economies handle those issues is more akin to what the Founders wanted. It would also allow more Representative than Trustee systems of governance and allow less bureaucracy between those in charge and those in need.

Disagree

The US gained great allies through funding education after the Second World War. Foreign governments could do the same in the US, especially in the STEM fields where the US lags other developed nations. There would need to be vetting to ensure that the missions and visions of the foreign governments were not nefarious, but the examples of the UK, France, Spain, Japan, and Germany in the US education system have historically paid great dividends. Other countries could follow those models.

Strongly Agree

Governments need to stay out of private homes. Parents and families (however they may come) supersede any central control.

Strongly Agree

Children should not be forced into transition. It comes through the exploration of life and the encouragement for acceptance. Some children feel out of place in a changing world, but force is not the answer.

Neutral

Marriage is what we make it out to be. Traditional vs. modern is not the only decision. Like-minded, civilized, and rational people can disagree. Governments should not be the arbiter.

Strongly Agree

Gambling, whether people like it or not, generates revenue for states. It is voluntary and entered without coercion. Those who have problems should and should be encouraged to seek treatment.

I am an Episcopalian. I believe in a Judeo-Christian architect of the universe, fashioned as a trinity. Belief alone is not enough for the forgiveness of sins; good works are important as well. I think that it's completely fine if people do not agree with me and I to disagree with them. It is always acceptable to disagree without becoming disagreeable.

Neutral

Some proof is needed. A utility and credit card bill and birth certificate together work. A Voter ID card works. The poll worker's job is to verify registrations, and many can do that online or vote by mail. We want free and fair elections, but having an ID does not automatically register someone.

Strongly Disagree

Which races oppressed which races? When did those crimes occur? Who is entitled to receive reparations on behalf of whom? There are more slaves and indentured servants in the world currently than ever in human history. Who pays their legacy costs to whom? The idea is kind, but the enforcement would be cruel.

Strongly Disagree

I am against this idea because there should be a separation of the sexes for these purposes named for safety and security. Genders can be mixed in public place naturally and without coercion.

Neutral

There is a threat in climate change, but governments do not have the answer and trying ideas by bureaucrats does not seem to turn out well historically.

Harnessing solar, wind, geothermal and tidal energy, and also creating storage and distribution for those renewable methods

Lean Conservative

I'm a pragmatist. I have views that are fixed in principle and those that can be changed. A good argument does not care what its source might be. I tend to think the free market solutions outweigh government oversight and regulation.

No, never

No, never

Rehabilitation for those who have been convicted of crimes as well as respect for equal protection and due process under the law

Agree

It's not just the government. Everyone should work to prevent exploitation of children and minors online and offline also.

Strongly Agree

Our rule of law is secular, so no religious elements of any faith should go beyond that scope. Sharia law integrates too much religious belief with legal remedy.

Background checks for criminals, mentally disturbed, minors, and untrained users