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Life
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Family
Ethics
Political
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Survey Response: 2021 Mayoral / City Council Survey A CONSISTENT ETHIC OF LIFE AND THE COMMON GOOD A Consistent Ethic of Life
and The Common Good require respectful, inclusive dialog and broad
application of moral principles valuing the sacredness of human life.
While the major threats to life (abortion,
fetal plundering, euthanasia) are nationally debated, there are local
manifestations that can be addressed, such as crime, failing schools,
library pornography, problem pregnancies and homelessness. Threats to
The Common Good include illicit acquiescence to special interests (e.g.
the abortion lobby) and governmental coercion (e.g. State agencies) that
promote moral degradation.
Will you as a city council member work for
public policy that promotes The Common Good and a Consistent Ethic of
Life? We must maintain a moral and ethical community. It is
our charge to make sure we protect the innocence of our kids as long as
we can, by legislation and ordinances that help keep are communities
safe. PUBLIC LIBRARY PORNOGRAPHY The US Supreme Court in its
2003 ruling United States v. American Library Association, Inc, upheld
the use of library internet pornography filters.
Chief Justice Rehnquist stated for the
plurality that "to fulfill their traditional missions, public libraries
must have broad discretion to decide what material to provide to their
patrons.
Although they seek to provide a wide array
of information, their goal has never been to provide 'universal
coverage,'" and "most libraries already exclude pornography from their
print collections because they deem it inappropriate for inclusion."
In 2010, the Washington State Supreme Court
ruled that public libraries' use of internet filters does not violate
the state constitution.
See FVRL porn history here.
Will you as a city councilor appoint,
recommend or request (depending on your level of authority) only library
board candidates who oppose the inclusion of pornography in public
libraries, whether by internet or printed materials?
Yes where it is applicable and allowed PUBLIC LIBRARY DRAG QUEEN STORY HOURS Recently, some public
libraries have been hosting Drag Queen Story Hours.
These events use men dressed as burlesque
and flirtatious women to read gender dysphoria stories to children, with
the purpose and effect of facilitating gender confusion.
More information here.
What is your position on public libraries
hosting Drag Queen Story Hours? _____ Support REGULATION
OF SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES The U.S. Supreme Court in
Young v. American Mini Theaters, Inc., (1976) and Renton v. Playtime
Theater, Inc., (1986), concluded that municipalities have "substantial
governmental interests" in protecting and preserving the quality of life
for its community against the adverse secondary effects of
sexually-oriented businesses while allowing for "reasonable alternative
avenues of communication."
Land Use Studies from cities around the
United States were cited in both U.S. Supreme Court cases documenting
the harmful secondary effects of these businesses including 1. Increased
Crime - rape, sexual assault, prostitution and illegal drug sales; 2.
Decreased Property Values - both residential and commercial; and 3.
Urban Blight - people and businesses fleeing the community.
Will you diligently seek and maintain
zoning ordinances, licensing procedures, permit requirements and
operational regulations which serve to minimize the adverse secondary
effects of Sexually-Oriented Businesses? Yes- Boldly and proudly REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA AND PARAPHERNALIA
Recreational marijuana was
legalized in Washington State in 2012 by Initiative 502.
The drug though is still banned federally,
and considered dangerous by many, including the AMA, the APA, and The
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana
(CALM) states "The normalization, expanded use, and increased
availability of marijuana in our communities are detrimental to our
youth, to public health, and to the safety of our society."
The Alaska Association of Police Chief
describe some of the negative aspects of legalizing the drug here.
For additional dangers see here.
For an extensive report by the National
Academy of Sciences (Jan 2017) see here.
What is your position on the legal
production, processing and sale of recreational marijuana in the
jurisdiction of the office you are seeking? _____ Support __X__ Oppose CITY PLANNING According to this 2014
research by Tate Twinam, there is "a long tradition in the sociology
literature of linking high densities to pathological behavior (Sampson
1983, Wirth 1938)."
Given the importance of livable and
affordable neighborhoods for the city's wellbeing, is quality city
planning important to you?
Would you apply Critical Race Theory to
city zoning to produce equitable demographic outcomes? No CRT is flawed and is not the way to go. ABORTION Even dedicated proponents of
abortion acknowledge that life begins at conception.
What do you believe?
Does a unique human life begins at
conception? Life Begins at conception If not, how long after conception does a human life
begin? ___3 mths
___6 mths
___9 mths
___1 yr
___18 yrs?
The 14th Amendment states
"nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property
without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its
jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." The Supreme Court in Roe
v. Wade, 1973, stated that "if this suggestion of personhood is
established, the appellant's case, of course, collapses, for the fetus'
right to life would then be guaranteed specifically by the [14th]
Amendment."
The Court regrettably concluded though that
"we need not resolve the difficult question of when life begins. When
those trained in the respective disciplines of medicine, philosophy, and
theology are unable to arrive at any consensus, the judiciary, at this
point in the development of man's knowledge, is not in a position to
speculate as to the answer."
Do you believe that the right to life of
the unborn child is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment? YES Is taking the life of a
pre-born child through abortion ever morally permissible?
Check all that apply: ___X__ No, it's never permissible PLANNED PARENTHOOD The nation's biggest abortion
provider, Planned Parenthood, in the 2018-2019 fiscal year received
$616.8 million in tax payer funding and aborted 332,757 babies.
Should Planned Parenthood be contracted
with to make community presentations, provide literature, birth control
chemicals or devices, and/or abortion services? Never, There are organizations that are much better
at education and they should be allowed to help our community. HOMELESSNESS Will you work for compassionate solutions to
homelessness? That is one of my highest priorities. CONTRIBUTIONS OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS "Religious communities are
the largest and best-organized civil institutions in the world, claiming
the allegiance of billions across race, class, and national divides.
These communities have particular cultural understandings,
infrastructures, and resources to get help where it is needed most"
(World Conference of Religions for Peace).
Southwest Washington has a broad range of
religious communities that contribute substantially to the welfare of
families, children, seniors, the homeless, sick, and refugees.
They are a highly valued part of our
community which respects and defends human life at every stage.
Are you an active member in a church,
synagogue, temple, mosque or other religious assembly? I pastor a church of amazing people If so, you may state where at:
The Calling Church Vancouver WA FAITH-BASED AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS The White House's Office of
Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships ensures that religious and
other community organizations are able to compete on an equal footing
for participation in Federal programs without impairing the character of
such organizations and without diminishing the religious freedom of
those served.
Is the
collaboration of government with
faith-based charitable works good for our communities? WHEN THE GOAL IS TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL FAITH BASED
COMMUNITY, YES CIVIC PRAYER In the 2013 US Supreme Court
ruling of Greece v. Galloway, all nine justices (following Marsh (1983),
affirmed the acceptability of having an invocation at the beginning of
public meetings.
Writing for the court, Justice Kennedy
stated: "Ceremonial prayer is but a recognition that, since this Nation
was founded and until the present day, many Americans deem that their
own existence must be understood by precepts far beyond the authority of
government to alter or define and that willing participation in civic
affairs can be consistent with a brief acknowledgment of their belief in
a higher power, always with due respect for those who adhere to other
beliefs. The prayer in this case has a permissible ceremonial purpose.
It is not an unconstitutional establishment of religion."
What is your position on your city council
instituting (or continuing) a prayer at the start of the meeting? __X___ Support QUALIFICATIONS Please state your professional experience, community
involvement, education, family successes and other qualifications for a
mayoral or city council position. I HAVE SEVEN AMAZING CHILDREN, SIX WONDERFUL
GRANDCHILDREN, AND A BEAUTIFUL WIFE OF 31 YEARS. I PASTOR A BEAUTIFUL GROUP OF PEOPLE AND HAVE FOR THE
PAST 10 YEARS. I WAS AN ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR THE 10 YEARS BEFORE THAT. I AM AN HR PROFFESIONAL AND RECENTLY STOPPED ACTIVELY
WORKING OUTSIDE OF THE CHURCH, IN ORDER TO SPEND MORE TIME IN OUR
COMMUNITY AND LESS TIME COMMUTING. I ALSO SERVE ON THE CAMAS PLANNING COMMISSION AND AM
PROUD OF THE WORK I HAVE DONE THERE. BEFORE THAT I CHAIRED THE PARKING
COMMITTEE SERVING DOWNTOWN CAMAS BUSINESS OWNERS AND OUR COMMUNITY. I HAVE VOLUNTEERED IN MANY CAPACITIES THROUGH THE
YEARS AND LOVE CAMAS AS MY HOMETOWN. MY GOAL IS TO KEEP CAMAS CAMAS AND
THE HOMETOWN FEEL THAT ATTRACTS SO MANY. POLICY POSITIONS You may state here any policy positions you have in
relation to the office you are seeking: MY GOALS ARE TO LEAD WITH THE PEOPLE NOT INSTEAD OF
THE PEOPLE. I WANT TO SEE CAMAS MAINTAIN IT’S WAY OF LIFE AND REJECT THE
NOTION THAT WE MUST ADOPT SEATTLES GOALS IN ORDER TO GROW. I WILL NOT
SEE AMAS BECOME LIKE THE BIG CITIES SURROUNDING IT. I WANT TO WORK WITH
THE COMMUNITY TO FIND COMMON GROUND THAT CAN STRATEGICALLY MOVE US
FORWARD WITHOUT LOSING OUR “SMALL-TOWN” CHARM. May LifePac post your
returned survey on our website?
Surveys are posted only with your
permission.
I GIVE MY PERMISSION. Please give your campaign web address if you have
one: NILES4CAMAS.COM
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