Do you think the IRS should issue an itemized receipt for your tax return?
The average American spends 13 hours preparing their tax return, and is taxed at an average of 31.5% Shouldn't Ameicans receive a detailed itemized receipt of where their tax dollars are going?
Would you support requiring gun owners to carry insurance?
Gun owners should be required to carry insurance !!!! Insurance wasn't required at first for car owners, but when it was found that cars could injure and kill, insurance was required.
How to assure that all companies pay their fair share of taxes on business in US
Use of foreign corp. registrations and tax laws for business in USA avoiding taxes in the USA
Will you re-direct the insane military budget to address socio-econ-envir needs?
The military budget is the elephant in the room - we are left arguing over the financial peanuts for all our pressing issues. Even military leaders have called for a reduction. Are you the patriot?
Would you support ending the "Silent Filibuster" rule in the Senate?
Currently, Senators have the ability to have a bill held, without having their name disclosed. If a Senator wants to hold up the people's business, shouldn't the people s know who it is?
Will you work to end U.S. military AND covert foreign interventions?
The U.S. has a long history of intervening in the affairs of other countries largely for economic, not moral, reasons. This has created enemies around the world and puts us all in grave danger.
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What do you view as the top priority for your constituents?
How would you take action to address this issue?
What is your position on Minimum mandatory laws?
Minimum Mandatory laws does NOT allow a judge to look at anything - including lack of previous convictions. Florida leads the country for the longest prison terms with an average of 19yrs behind bars
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How will you as FL Senator impact the people incarcerated for nonviolent crimes?
Florida has about 50,000 less people in jail than Mexico. 40 percent prison population is incarcerated for nonviolent crimes, and drug offenders accounted for 20 percent of Florida’s prison population
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How do you stand on artistic freedom? Do you support artists' rights?
Do you support an artist/musician's First-Amendment right of Freedom of Expression, or do you advocate censorship? I consider Tipper Gore a treasonous, dangerous person whose work must be stopped.
How are gun mfg's liable for non-defect related gun deaths?
Absent mfg defects and when used properly, guns are no more dangerous than, for example, cars. Therefore, gun mfg's should only be liable for deaths resulting from defects, not misuse.
What is your position on fracking in Florida?
Fracking is proven to be harmful to water systems both below and above ground. Secret toxic trade ingredients are introduced by this disruptive practice which jeopordizes our drinking water & aquifers
How much money has the US borrowed from Social Security? What's the back plan?
It is one of the largest debts the government has. The debt is unrelated to the SS program but was used pay for unfunded legislation. Cutting services is NOT a way to pay the debt owed 2 SS investors.
Will you support increased funding of basic research?
Basic research is the engine that feeds technological breakthroughs. Basic research funding has been cut in favor of achieving goals and Department of Defense is no longer allowed to fund it.
Would you work with a president of the opposing party to help Americans?
If the president elected in November is not from your party, would you work with her or him to accomplish meaningful legislative progress or would you focus on opposing the president's agenda?
What is your solution towards the broken immigration system?
New aspiring immigrants is what makes America thrive. We need positive reform for immigrants to gain citizenship, yet without 100% open borders. Where Safety meets Economic Growth and Stability.
Do you support student loan forgiveness?
At a time where graduates are struggling to find work in their chose field, so are having difficulty with repaying student loans, I believe that they should be allowed to have their loans forgiven.
What will differentiate your policies from that of the current political field?
This country has shown its disdain for the established “business as usual” brand of politician.
Are you concerned about the housing crisis that persists in pockets across FL?
1.1 million Florida homeowners still have negative equity in their homes, many unable to refinance or move.