Dave Strider in 2018 WA Senate race


On Abortion: A woman's body is her choice

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right"?

A: A woman's body -- her choice; and mans' body -- his choice. Both choices should have a Doctor, and if possible, both people should have a family member present. The final decision is the Woman's.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Budget & Economy: Sustainable recovery requires more federal spending

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Stimulus better than market-led recovery"?

A: In order to have a recovery that is sustainable we need FEDERAL DOLLARS. There is no limit to what we can spend when it is done for the public purpose, and I can prove that in a heart-beat. Been around the world and seen countries using public spending to enrich the peoples lives -- unlike the Austerity from the GOP -- poor saps that got theirs, and forget you and what you need. Perhaps we should talk. Over one million comments, emails and re-blogs might be something to consider.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Civil Rights: Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Comfortable with same-sex marriage"?

A: Do you love each other? Let me know when you are celebrating your anniversary.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Crime: I have seen too much police control

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Stricter punishment reduces crime"?

A: NO POLICE STATE! I am a US Marine and I have seen too much police control and for those wanting it have never left the box they live in

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Drugs: Allow military honorable discharge after marijuana use

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Marijuana is a gateway drug"?

A: I have had legal access for over 40 years. I changed the military law protecting service people from getting less than an honorable discharge.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Education: Vouchers are just a precursor to additional segregation

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Vouchers for school choice"?

A: NO; vouchers are just a precursor to additional segregation

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Energy & Oil: In 6 years we could be free of carbon-based fuels

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Prioritize green energy"?

A: YES in 6 years we could be free of carbon based fuels

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Environment: Let EPA prosecute those poisoning water in cities

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Fight EPA regulatory over-reach"?

A: Is having clean water to drink over-reach? Is poison in 95% + of cities in the world over-reach? No; prosecute with extreme prejudice for those that would harm one child.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Foreign Policy: My family has been in North America since 1737

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Support American Exceptionalism"?

A: And please tell what it is I,˙being here on the North American Continent since 1737 and some family members longer than that, having the Kings' General Cornwallis surrender to Washington at my grandmother's home, "the Moore House" -- is that what you mean?

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Free Trade: I support fair trade not free trade

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Support & expand free trade"?

A: I support FAIR TRADE

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Government Reform: Proper ID for voter registration

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Make voter registration easier"?

A: YES with proper ID

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Gun Control: Background checks: no license for felons or other red flags

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Absolute right to gun ownership"?

A: As a Veteran, I endorse gun safety and background checks; no one with a felony should be given carte-blanche in ownership. Also mental issues should be a RED FLAG as well

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Health Care: Single-Payer fully funded by the Federal government

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Expand ObamaCare"?

A: Single Payer and fully funded by the Federal government, all without raising the national debt one cent.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Homeland Security: Funds for veterans, not waging war for profits

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Expand the military"?

A: Only if you also expand the Veterans Administration dollar for dollar then I might want to expand the conversation. I am a Marine. Be careful in waging war for profits, when this nation is not in harms way except from those that would steal our freedom like those representing us now.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Immigration: All illegal immigrants since genocide of Native Americans

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens"?

A: Since the settling of the "New World" we have been the illegals. Making a law does not make it right when genocide was committed. There is˙a path-way and if you want to know more call me, 253-238-1771

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Jobs: Affirmative action is abused in scope & enforcement

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Legally require hiring more women/minorities"?

A: It is already a law and one that is abused in scope, understanding and enforcement. I have experienced a woman getting hired over me with fewer qualifications, did I complain? No. My mom had a hard time by herself, as did my sister. Anyone else, can you relate?

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Principles & Values: Forced faith is as hollow as a rotted tree

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Keep God in the public sphere"?

A: God is personal and if you want people to know you are of God then LIVE IT! To come to God, it is a choice -- not shoved down one's throat. Chances are that forced faith is as hollow as a rotted tree.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Social Security: Anyone wanting to privatize Soc.Sec. are nothing but thieves

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Privatize Social Security"?

A: No and Paul Ryan and anyone wanting to are nothing but thieves

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On Tax Reform: Supports higher taxes on the wealthy

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Higher taxes on the wealthy"?

A: YES to stop Citizens United and get money out of POLITICS

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

On War & Peace: We are a Republic not an Empire

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Avoid foreign entanglements"?

A: We are a Republic not an Empire, as some thinking they are kings and queens would think they are.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Washington Senate candidate Apr 27, 2018

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