Nick Freitas... Senate Candidate From Virginia

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Nick Freitas is an 11 year veteran, Sgt. 1st Class, 1st Special Forces Group who served in Iraq. He joined the Army in 1998 and after 9-11 he signed up for Special Forces. He currently serves in the Virginia House of Delegates, similar to the House of Representatives in most states. Currently he is matched up against Corey Stewart for the Republican nomination. Freitas is a self described Christian Libertarian and has the endorsement of Ron Paul and his son Rand, current US Senator, along with an endorsement from Sen. Mike Lee of Utah. He is a member of the NRA and Heritage Foundation nad has the endorsement of both along with the Virginia Tea Party.

Here is, in his own words, his position of several key issues...

THE CONSTITUTION

The US 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.

ECONOMIC LIBERTY & PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS

People should be free to make important economic decisions for themselves free from intrusive and overbearing government. This means supporting low taxes, opposing onerous regulations, protecting private property rights and at all times fighting cronyism, which seeks to make business beholden to politicians and bureaucrats rather than their customers.

EDUCATION

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, and we must keep Common Core out of Virginia education.

FAMILIES

I am 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 governments legitimate interest in advancing the ethic that all people have intrinsic worth!

2ND AMENDMENT

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. While I share the concerns expressed by some about firearms falling into the wrong hands, it cannot be overstated that restricting the ability of law abiding people to protect themselves and their families because of the criminal actions of some, is not only inappropriate but completely counter productive to a free and safe society.

IMMIGRATION

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.

I can't vote in Virginia, but if I could Nick Freitas would have my vote. He's one of the more libertarian candidates and whether this will help or hurt in a state like Virginia remains to be seen. I read several endorsements from his fellow Delegates and he seems to be well thought of and respected by them. Good luck to him in the primary.