Candidate Survey: John C. Lee, III for St. Mary's County Sheriff
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Name *
John C. Lee, II
Age *
41
Office Sought *
Sheriff
County *
St. Mary's
Political Party *
Republican
Education *
Vocational Tech
Career/Occupation *
Commercial Trucker
Political Experience *
none, first time candidacy
Social Media Accounts *
Facebook "John C. Lee, II"
Website *
not yet
Why are you running for office? *
To Restore Liberty and Constitutional adherence in my County
Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *
Sheriff Richard Mack, founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association Why? He stood up for America, and against the Clintons Brady Bill, and lived to tell the tale.
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *
U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Constitution, "County Sheriff; America's Last Hope" by Sheriff Richard Mack, and The Law by Frederic Bastiat
What will be your top priority in office? *
Ending "Policing for Profit" in my County, and reducing citations for Victimless infractions and restoring Constitutional adherence and Lawful Process.
What is the biggest issue facing your area? *
Unlawful Policing practices, Unlawful Court practices and the infringement of Liberties granted by God, and protected by the Constitution.
What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland? *
1: Infringements and Encroachments of Constitutional Liberties at Large 2: The failing Public Education System 3: Liberal Progressivism
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *
I am Pro-Life.
What is your position on taxes and spending? *
If the State Representatives cannot be responsible with "the People's Checkbook", We reserve the Right to stop making deposits to the Account. Also, Capitation Tax is Unconstitutional, and Income Tax is Theft.
What is your position on gun rights? *
I am Pro-2A. All Gun Laws are Unconstitutional. Preserving the Rights of the People is the burden of the Sheriff, Preserving ones Self, is the burden of the individual; and thus justifies the critical importance of the Second Amendment.
What is your position on the legalization of marijuana? *
Marijuana should be the same as Tobacco and Alcohol. Common sense regulation with sales tax
What is your position on the current three-tiered system for the sale and distribution of alcohol? *
I'm unfamiliar with the "tiered system"...but I do understand that "Licensing requirements" are and infringement of a "Free Market"
What is your position on land use, growth, and development? *
Property Owners reserve the right to determine how they use their Property, save any encroachment to the public domain.
What is your position on crime and public safety? *
Safety is a study of Risk reduction. Safety cannot be legislated as it infringes on the Free Choice of the individual. For unfavorable actions to be defined as a Crime, the actions must yield a victim. No Victim, no Crime. A Victim is defined by an individual having suffered damages at the hand or actions of another. Those damages must fall under Personal Injury, Property Damage, Fraud/Theft or other violation to the Victims God-Given Rights. As previously answered, personal and Public Safety is each individuals' burden. Public Safety is a Communal effort of those Individuals. All Individuals have a Right to Due Process and to be considered Innocent until proven Guilty by a Jury of their peers.
What is your position on county tax caps? *
Capitation Taxes are Unconstitutional, Income Tax is Theft.
Was Joe Biden legitimately elected President of the United States in the November 2020 Election? *
No
Do you pledge to accept the results of your election? *
Yes