Michigan State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- No

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- The only exception is for the physical Life of the mother.

Budget, Spending, & Tax

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- Yes

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- Yes

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- Yes

4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- First these are bad responses, Public employees should be held to the same standards as private industry. That means when economic conditions require it than reduction in staff and salaries are required. Tax increases should only be done when there is no other option and should be done with the consent of the voters.

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- No

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- No

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- No

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- First you have need photo ID to cash a check or buy Liquor then why not to vote. As for having non elected officials drawing borders, you are circumventing the constitution authority required by our constitution and the right of the voters to chose who will make these choices. Campaign contributions limits should be in the hand of the voters and the person running for office, not some law which stops groups and organizations from expressing themselves because we don't like their positions.

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- Yes

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- No

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- Yes

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- For some crimes such as murder where there is no doubt should be carried out quickley. the use of Marijuana will increase the burden on our society and increase the burden of state resources as the users have their brains destroyed.As for children being charged as an adult it should be the determination of the judge and Prosecutor to make that determinationAnd our law enforcement officers should enforce the laws which have been imposed by our congress. If we don't like them change congress.

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- Yes

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- Yes

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- Yes

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Michigan?
- No

7. Do you support increasing state funding for improving Michigan's roads and bridges?
- No

8. Do you support eliminating Michigan's mandatory no-fault auto insurance?
- Yes

9. Other or expanded principles
- State spending must be brought under control. That means lowering taxes for families and reducing the amount spent. we need to change the methods used to maintain our roads as well as who is responsible for the roads. Auto insurance needs to be changed with more accountabilty of the insurance agency to the state.

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Michigan?
- No

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- Yes

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Michigan high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- Our education standards should be greater then the federal program focused on developing successful students. Charter Schools are public Schools. we need to stop treating them like private.

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- No

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- No

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- No

4. Do you support decommissioning the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, which carries oil from Canada to the U.S.?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- Private industry should fund alternative energy according to their industry not the tax payers. Climate change (Global Warming/Cooling) is not influenced by Man. let stop the lie. replacing the drinking water lines are a local issue and should not be depending on the state resources. The problem with Flint and detroit is they refused to address the problem when it was first found or to think ahead.As for Line 5 Don't decommission till it is replaced.

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- No

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- No

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- Teachers should be allowed to bring guns into the classroom if we can be sure of the children safety. At the moment I don't see it.

Health

1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- No

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Michigan's health care programs?
- No

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- No

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- No

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- No

6. Do you support using state funds to provide public health services to citizens exposed to lead contamination in the Flint Water Crisis?
- Yes

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Social

1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Michigan's anti-discrimination laws?
- No

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Michigan's anti-discrimination laws?
- No

3. Do you support greater efforts by Michigan state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- No

4. Should able-bodied "food stamps" (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients meet a work requirement to be eligible for benefits?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- First 3 questions are based upon LIES. Gender identity and sexual orientation are mental disorders, these laws have been used to promote another form of discrimination based upon religious belief. as for the pay gap, this is based upon bad math.And why should a work requirement not be required when someone is healthy. If the person is working then they would not need supplemental assistance.

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- Support legislation to allow faith communities to take back social programs.Support legislation to allow Families to take back education and promote the use of technology to educate children according to their abilities, not based upon the current warehouse method.reduce taxes and increase tax sharing to allow local communities to do their work.