Hirsh Singh in 2020 NJ Senatorial race


On Drugs: Treat drug addiction as a public health problem

As we see growing evidence of how new approaches to drug laws have been successful, it's time for New Jersey to move forward and legalize cannabis. I propose the following changes:
  • Regulate and tax cannabis like alcohol.
  • Redirect law enforcement resources to fight serious crimes.
  • Treat drug addiction as a public health problem allowing for different treatment methods for those in need of help.
  • Reform penalties for nonviolent drug offenders which have devastated inner city communities and overcrowded our prison system.
  • I believe in the rule of law, that is why I would fight to end Civil Asset Forfeiture in New Jersey which allows Law Enforcement to seize property without filing charges or getting a conviction.
    Source: Ballotpedia.org Connection: 2020 New Jersey Senate race Nov 1, 2017

    On Abortion: New Jersey should promote a philosophy of life, not death

    I believe that we must demonstrate to our children that we value their lives--one day we will rely on them to value ours. New Jersey should promote a philosophy of life within our government, not death. New Jersey must demonstrate this philosophy by refusing to fund organizations whose primary purpose is to end the lives of our children. How many of our future leaders, engineers, doctors, scholars and inventors have we lost simply because they weren't considered human in their mother's womb?
    Source: 2020 New Jersey Senate campaign website HirshSingh.com Jun 11, 2020

    On Budget & Economy: New Jersey should get more of its tax dollars back

    Singh said, "my number one agenda is infrastructure." Singh said, "New Jersey spends around $140 billion a year in federal taxes, but we get around $98 billion back. New Jersey's GDP represents 3.12% of the total U.S. GDP, making it the 8th largest GDP contributor in the nation. Singh wants the federal government to start respecting that impressive number by fixing the deficit New Jersey receives in federal funds, which currently sits at $42 billion.
    Source: Daily Caller blog on 2020 New Jersey Senate race Dec 30, 2019

    On Civil Rights: People free to be themselves; don't force it upon us

    Should a woman's safety or struggle for equality end just because a man decides he is also a woman? Well, neither do I. People should have the freedom and liberty to be themselves, as long as they don't force it upon us or harm others. Question: Why does Senator Booker believe that only a woman can discriminate against a man if she tells him "no"? Can a man somehow not be discriminating against a woman when he forces himself into her private life?
    Source: 2020 New Jersey Senate campaign website HirshSingh.com Jun 11, 2020

    On Crime: Supports sending troops into New Jersey to "Protect America"

    Singh said he'd support President Trump approving military operations within New Jersey. "We are a nation of laws. Law and Order must be restored. We must protect peaceful protestors, law enforcement, businesses, innocent bystanders, and personal property," Singh said on Facebook. "If Gov. Phil Murphy fails to deploy the National Guard, I support President Donald J. Trump invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807 to send in the US Military and Protect America."
    Source: New Jersey Globe on 2020 New Jersey Senate race Jun 2, 2020

    On Education: Introduce meaningful school choice reform

    Source: Ballotpedia.org Connection: 2020 New Jersey Senate race Nov 1, 2017

    On Education: Empower public, private, home school environments

    I am committed to creating a culture of education in New Jersey where every student is celebrated; a culture where every teacher is given the freedom to help their students achieve greatness. This means working to empower every parent, student and teacher with the necessary resources to achieve this greatness, regardless of whether they are in a public, private or home school environment. What's important isn't government bureaucracy; it's the educational success of the child.
    Source: 2020 New Jersey Senate campaign website HirshSingh.com Jun 11, 2020

    On Education: School violence due to political indoctrination, propaganda

    Every child deserves an educational environment that's free of political indoctrination. Instead, they're bombarded with propaganda that causes emotional distress. The historic rise in youth violence is a direct result of the Democrat Party teaching society that our babies have no value; that women aren't to be respected; that parents are not to be honored; that authority is to be rebelled against. We are reaping today what Democrats have sown for decades. Shouldn't we hold them accountable?
    Source: 2020 New Jersey Senate campaign website HirshSingh.com Jun 11, 2020

    On Energy & Oil: Against switch over to high-risk energy systems

    Instead of raising taxes to pay for their socialist agenda, New Jersey Democrats passed a law mandating our utility providers switch over to high-risk energy systems. Now, they're planning to pass those costs to you--through higher utility rates. New Jersey taxpayers will be forced to pay at least $300 million per year for energy subsidies, thanks to one of Gov. Murphy's mandates. What's happening to us right now is abuse of the most extreme kind--and New Jersey Democrats simply don't care.
    Source: 2020 New Jersey Senate campaign website HirshSingh.com Jun 11, 2020

    On Gun Control: If they take AR-15 rifles, will cell phones be next?

    If those in power can take AR-15 rifles away from everyone because a few criminals use these tools in their pursuits, then how can we guarantee our cell phones, cars and trucks won't be next?

    More Americans die annually from texting and driving than by those who use AR-15 rifles. What do we do about your automobile? Every 50 minutes, someone is killed by a drunk driver. What about school vehicles, since more people are killed annually by them than by AR-15 rifles?

    Source: 2020 New Jersey Senate campaign website HirshSingh.com Jun 11, 2020

    On Health Care: Cap malpractice damages; limit frivolous lawsuits

    Medical Malpractice & Tort Reform: New Jersey has one of the worst litigation environments in the country--which affects the healthcare industry and doctors specifically with frivolous lawsuits and exorbitant malpractice insurance. As Governor, I plan to address these issues in the following manner:
  • Work to cap malpractice damages.
  • Allow healthcare practitioners to recoup economic damages from frivolous lawsuits.
  • Introduce statute of limitation on claims to prevent abuses.
    Source: Ballotpedia.org Connection: 2020 New Jersey Senate race Nov 1, 2017

    On Immigration: Illegal immigration should not be allowed

    Singh said, "I love legal immigration. Illegal immigration should not be allowed."

    "It's a poke in the eye of every single person who's come here, wanting to become American -- going through the process," he continued. "Going through years of getting a green card, becoming a resident, then applying for citizenship -- for someone who comes here illegally and is getting the rights of someone who's gone through the process, [it's unfair]."

    Source: Fox News on 2020 New Jersey Senate race Jan 7, 2020

    On Immigration: Illegal immigrants getting driver's licenses will ruin state

    On immigrant rights: "Allowing illegal immigrants to get a driver's license in NJ will irreversibly ruin our state and permanently turn NJ into a Sanctuary State. We must stop this," Singh said. "If Governor Murphy gets his way New Jersey will be flooded by illegals looking for driver's licenses.and we know what that means."
    Source: Shore News Network on 2020 New Jersey Senate race Dec 6, 2019

    On Immigration: End undermining the sanctity of American citizenship

    New Jersey Democrats recently followed in the footsteps of California and New York. Driver's licenses will now be issued to illegal aliens. If you or I wished to get a New Jersey driver's license, we'd need to provide six points of identification. If an illegal alien wishes to get a license, all it takes is a single utility bill. The Democrat Party is treating us like second-class citizens. It's time to end the massive abuse of power that undermines the sanctity of American citizenship.
    Source: 2020 New Jersey Senate campaign website HirshSingh.com Jun 11, 2020

    On Principles & Values: I take absolute pride in being morally consistent

    When we vote today, what qualities should we look for in a candidate? I believe that consistent moral integrity always takes precedence. No integrity means no trust. A candidate without integrity can never be trusted to uphold their word, let alone the interests of the voters. I invite you to please examine my history, my stances, my past and present statements under a microscope. You will see that I take absolute pride in being morally consistent, that I always put integrity first.
    Source: 2020 New Jersey Senate campaign website HirshSingh.com Jun 11, 2020

    On Tax Reform: End the inheritance tax, the gas tax, and property tax hikes

    We plan to lower taxes to let you keep more of what you earn and bring jobs back to New Jersey. Our tax plan includes:
    Source: Ballotpedia.org Connection: 2020 New Jersey Senate race Nov 1, 2017

    On Tax Reform: Higher tax burdens are counterproductive

    What is the Democrat's default response to New Jersey's financial crisis? Raise property taxes! Raise fuel taxes! Raise income taxes! Raise sales taxes! When will enough be enough?

    New Jersey's gas tax has lost much of its revenue productivity. The evidence is incontrovertible; not only are such tax burdens counterproductive, but even with the extra revenue Democrats will still find a way to waste it faster than they can take it from you. Your money is best spent by you, not the government.

    Source: 2020 New Jersey Senate campaign website HirshSingh.com Jun 11, 2020

    On Technology: Potholes have become a de facto tax on citizens

    Millions of residents rely on New Jersey's public infrastructure every day. In 2018, the state's general fund topped $32 billion. When you pay that much in taxes, shouldn't you be able to drive on roads without potholes? Potholes have become a de facto tax on the citizens and are not acceptable! New Jersey has a $50 billion deficit between gross federal taxes collected versus in-state federal spending. New Jerseyans are the ones who pay taxes; their money should benefit them. Not other states.
    Source: 2020 New Jersey Senate campaign website HirshSingh.com Jun 11, 2020

    On War & Peace: We must stop radical Islamic terrorism, with military

    Q: What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

    A: We must stop radical Islamic terrorism. We must ensure the US always has the strongest most powerful military in the world. Public schools should more thoroughly be teaching American values of the US Constitution including liberty and life to help assimilate individuals that want to be American. The American Dream has the ability to take the teeth out of radical Islamic terror but we need to unshackle our economy so that it can thrive for each and every one of us. Barriers to economic success might be a cause. Abroad, US Military assets should identify bad actors that are inciting violent propaganda against the US and Western values. Potential threats should be identified that interact with these bad actors and this information should be provided to US Border Security & Customs officials. Any threat should be barred entry to the US with the ability to appeal in a publicly available forum.

    Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 New Jersey Senate race Nov 3, 2020

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