Nick Freitas in 2018 VA Senate race
On Welfare & Poverty:
Cites welfare handouts as major reason for family breakdown
He also takes on the politically correct taboos that prevent us from seeking meaningful solutions, insisting that "we [should] start to look at most of these shooters coming from broken homes."
He even takes on the welfare state, insisting that it "contributes significantly to dismantling the family, as families become more and more dependent upon the government than they were mothers and fathers in the home raising children."
Source: Medium.com on 2018 Virginia Senate race
Mar 7, 2018
On Budget & Economy:
Budgets must come from a place of transparency and frugality
Transparency, Frugality and Constitutionality must be the hallmarks of government budgeting and fiscal management.
Taxes should be collected fairly and equitably and should only be expended on legitimate functions of government.
Source: 2018 Virginia Senate campaign website Nick4Senate.com
Mar 3, 2018
On Education:
Wants Common Core out of the educational system
Parents need greater freedom in determining their children's educational needs. Teachers need more time and flexibility to educate, rather than trying to constantly prepare children for their next standardized test.
We must also keep Common Core out of Virginia's education system.
Source: 2018 Virginia Senate campaign website Nick4Senate.com
Mar 3, 2018
On Families & Children:
Families start before birth and everyone has worth
Nick is adamantly pro-life and will not only fight legislation to reduce restrictions on unsafe abortion clinics, but will actively encourage,
advance and patron legislation which recognizes government's legitimate interest in advancing the ethic that all people have intrinsic worth.
Source: 2018 Virginia Senate campaign website Nick4Senate.com
Mar 3, 2018
On Government Reform:
Use originalism to faithfully interpret Constitutional text
The U.S. Constitution is not a list of suggestions, but a contract between the people and their government.
Representatives must actively demonstrate their support for these documents by using originalism to faithfully interpret its text.
Source: 2018 Virginia Senate campaign website Nick4Senate.com
Mar 3, 2018
On Gun Control:
Unapologetic firm supporter of 2nd Amendment rights
Restrictions on our right to keep and bear arms is a
direct violation of both the letter and the spirit of the law and must be opposed.The U.S. Constitution is not a list of suggestions, but a contract between the people and their government.
Source: 2018 Virginia Senate campaign website Nick4Senate.com
Mar 3, 2018
On Immigration:
Supports stronger borders and a merit-based entry policy
As a sovereign nation, we have an obligation to secure our borders. Our immigration system must be reformed to allow for safe and sensible legal immigration. We cannot allow for processes that do not take into account the best interests of our citizens.
The current system has allowed terrorists and criminals to step in front of honest immigrants seeking to assimilate into our society. Nick supports both strengthening our border security and adopting merit-based immigration policies.
Source: 2018 Virginia Senate campaign website Nick4Senate.com
Mar 3, 2018
On Principles & Values:
First and foremost a Christian, for liberty and equality
I am first and foremost a Christian. My dedication to the belief that we all have inherent value and are entitled to liberty and equality before the law is rooted in this worldview.
Individual liberty, personal responsibility, respect for God and limited, constitutional government are not merely convenient political concepts, but essentials which are fundamental to our liberty, prosperity and security.
Source: 2018 Virginia Senate campaign website Nick4Senate.com
Mar 3, 2018
On Abortion:
Blames abortion industry for broken homes & criminal society
A Republican roiled his Democratic colleagues when he delivered a speech in which he suggested many people who commit mass shootings come from "broken homes" and blamed the "abortion industry" for helping to foster such a dangerous society for decades.
The remarks came from Del. Nick Freitas. He shared a video on Facebook, explaining that he was reacting to Democratic lawmakers who have compared Republicans who have blocked the passage of gun control legislation to Nazis and segregationists.
Source: Washington Examiner on 2018 Virginia Senate race
Mar 2, 2018
On Corporations:
Lower corporate taxes will trickle down to workers
"What it does, fundamentally, is put money back into the hands of people who have earned it, instead of the hands of politicians," Freitas said. "As you lower the corporate taxes, I think the end result is a lot more money ends up in the hands
of the individuals and employees. Even if the corporation takes that money and invests it into the business, that creates more jobs and money for people who weren't previously employed to fill those positions."
Source: InsideNova.com on 2018 Virginia Senate race
Mar 2, 2018
On Drugs:
Environmentally-friendly hemp could be a money maker crop
I am also re-carrying legislation next year which would significantly reduce the regulatory burden on the growing of industrial hemp in the Commonwealth.
This is an incredible crop which could provide many struggling families and areas across Virginia with an opportunity to grow something diverse, economically viable, and environmentally friendly.
Source: Culpeper Star Exponent on 2018 Virginia Senate race
Oct 26, 2017
On Health Care:
Wants all government restrictions taken out of health care
What we need to do is remove government imposed restrictions and fees that have increased health care costs while quality and access have decreased. By allowing more competition in the market place and greater customer input into health plans, we will
be able to ensure that all Virginians have access to quality health care. We have worked in the General Assembly to remove these restrictions which have been proven to help individual citizens select plans that work best for their specific needs.
Source: Culpeper Star Exponent on 2018 Virginia Senate race
Oct 26, 2017
On Technology:
Government barriers to expanding technology must be stopped
As someone who doesn't have broadband myself, I understand the frustration. An estimate to lay fiber optic cable from the road to my house have run as high as $22,000. The GA has already passed legislation in the 2017 session which will help alleviate
this problem by removing many onerous regulations and restrictions which have prevented broadband providers from being able to reach underserved areas. We need to continue to take down government imposed barriers to technological expansion.
Source: Culpeper Star Exponent on 2018 Virginia Senate race
Oct 26, 2017
On Corporations:
Will fight for tax reform that limits red tape on business
His third issue of focus will be regulatory and tax reform. Legislation will be introduced requiring the legislature to review regulations before they go into effect, not after.
Del. Freitas will seek to reform tax and reporting requirements, so business owners no longer have to fight a maze of red tape and harmful bureaucracy.
Source: Orange County Review on 2018 Virginia Senate race
Jul 19, 2017
On Drugs:
Treatment for drug addicts and more rehab centers
With regard to tackling the opioid epidemic, Freitas hopes to reform Virginia's civil asset forfeiture system by directing a portion of collected funds towards treatment and rehabilitation for addiction.
He also hopes to create partnerships with local civic organizations to open new drug abuse and rehabilitation centers.
Source: Orange County Review on 2018 Virginia Senate race
Jul 19, 2017
On Homeland Security:
Help our veterans with reentry into civilian life
Del. Freitas' agenda for the 2018 session will include legislation covering education reform and workforce development.
This legislation will seek to ensure veterans receive proper accreditation and credentialing for their military service and experience to help facilitate their reentry into the Virginia economy.
Source: Orange County Review on 2018 Virginia Senate race
Jul 19, 2017
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