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Reason for Seeking Public Office:
When asked why he was running on the Libertarian ticket Stafne stated "I cannot continue to support the two party system which has created the greatest system of injustice the world has ever seen. No longer do we engage in debate over entitlement programs; we simply evict our vulnerable and let them die unknown on our streets. There are several other parties I could have joined, however I picked the Libertarian Party because I believe it is the best organized to upset the mono-parties (i.e. Republican and Democrat), and because of its emphasis of "liberty" because I still believe that is key to the purpose of government."
"I believe the time has come that we, as a people, must make a choice between the crony capitalism economic system and the actual liberties our creators intended we have, and that is why I have chosen to run for office."
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice
2. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes
2. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- Yes
3. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
2. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No
3. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- No
2. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes
3. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No
2. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- Unknown Position
2. Other or expanded principles
- I am in favor of Universal health care. And Obama care has already been effectively repealed. I favor getting rid of health insurance companies and the extra cost burdens they impose on the people.
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- Yes
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- Yes
3. Other or expanded principles
- I support a path to citizenship for Dreamers. I think we should take care of our own citizens first.
1. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes
2. Other or expanded principles
- I support the legalization of industrial hemp as well.
1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- No
3. Other or expanded principles
- I do not believe the United States should be the world's policeman or bully.
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.
- Growing the middle class. Our middle class is shrinking due to our moving from a manufacturing to a debt based economy. We need to end ?debt slavery? as a way of life. We need to grow our middle class and support all with affordable health care, education and housing.
Reform our judicial system. Over 85% of people who need an attorney cannot afford one. Our judicial system doesn?t work for the poor, the working poor or the middle class. Our system needs reform so that our courtsprovide justice for all.
