North Carolina 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?
- Yes

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

4. Other or expanded principles
- I am pro-life and pro-choice. What do I mean by that? It means, I do believe that an unborn child is in fact alive, and it is immoral to kill that person, however; I respect your right to do so as you please. This is a moral issue that is between the person getting and performing an abortion, and Almighty God. The state should not be involved, unless it is in fact deemed murder, and a victim is involved.

Budget, Spending, & Tax

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- No

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- No

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- Yes

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

5. Other or expanded principles
- I am not ok with any state or federal employees receiving raises without first looking at cutting wasteful spending, and eliminating useless and expensive programs.

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?
- Yes

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- The fact that a photo I.D. should be required is way out of the bounds of our constitutional rights to vote. Anyone should be able to vote, including people who are incarcerated for non-violent crimes.

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes

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?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- It is important to legalize marijuana, both for recreational use and medical use. We also need to look at a better alternative for people who are incarcerated for the possession of marijuana in cases where there is no victim.

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?
- No

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- No

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

7. Other or expanded principles
- When over-taxation goes away, the economy will thrive. When government regulations are in check, small businesses are empowered to succeed and create good paying jobs.

Education

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

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

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from North Carolina high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- Yes

4. Do you support increasing funding for the state education budget?
- No

5. Do you support North Carolina's "Innovative School District" program?
- No

6. Other or expanded principles
- Parents should be able to decide on what school option is best for their child if the public system isn?t working well for them. Every child learns on a different level and at a different speed.

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes

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

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- If we can pull back on wasteful spending, we can in fact afford to better protect our drinking water systems, and our environment.

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

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?
- Yes

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- The constitution of the United States allows us to carry, both open and concealed. The 2nd amendment should be fully upheld.

Health

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

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through North Carolina's health care programs?
- Yes

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?
- Yes

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- Yes

6. Other or expanded principles
- The opioid abuse problem is a big pharma problem. When we legalize marijuana for recreational use, the problem will dissipate.

Social

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

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

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

4. Do you support the removal of Confederate monuments from public spaces?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- There is no pay gap between men and women. The state should never tell a private business what they are supposed to pay a willing employee.

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.
- It's time to choose freedom, which includes: - School choice for maximum education opportunities. - Limiting regulations that hinder local businesses.