Jacob VandenPlas
Jacob VandenPlas
(Libertarian)
Candidate for House of Representatives
Wisconsin District 8
Website:
https://www.JakeLiberty2022.com/
Email:
jakeliberty2022@gmail.com
Phone:
920-604-4074
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Jacob-VandenPlas-for-Congress-102620971764266
Farmers For VandenPlas:
https://www.jakeliberty2022.com/farmers-for-vandenplas
Veterans For VandenPlas:
https://www.jakeliberty2022.com/veterans-for-vandenplas
Volunteer:
https://www.jakeliberty2022.com/get-involved
(Libertarian)
Candidate for House of Representatives
Wisconsin District 8
Website:
https://www.JakeLiberty2022.com/
Email:
jakeliberty2022@gmail.com
Phone:
920-604-4074
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Jacob-VandenPlas-for-Congress-102620971764266
Farmers For VandenPlas:
https://www.jakeliberty2022.com/farmers-for-vandenplas
Veterans For VandenPlas:
https://www.jakeliberty2022.com/veterans-for-vandenplas
Volunteer:
https://www.jakeliberty2022.com/get-involved
About Jake:
I was born February 2nd 1984 in Abrams Wisconsin to two loving parents Curt and Kathy VandenPlas. I am the first of three boys.
I attended Abrams Elementary and then moved to Washington Middle School, followed by Oconto Falls High School graduating in 2002. Very shortly after graduation I entered Army Basic Training in Fort. Benning Georgia graduating infantry school the following September being one of the first from Wisconsin to graduate from the school.
In 2005 I found myself deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom with B. Co. 2/127th Infantry Battalion and continued with C. 1/121st Field artillery returning home in 2007. I worked several jobs in the district from maintenance supervisor in the trucking industry, to the ship yards in Marinette and Sturgeon Bay.
In 2016 while working and attending UWGB, I married the love of my life Emily VandenPlas as shortly after we invested in a sustainable vegetable farm Door County Farm LLC. I am very excited to be your Congressmen and the hard work needed to bring this country back to freedom.
Since 2016, I, along with my wife and sons, have owned and operated a farm in Door County, Wisconsin. Through trials and tribulations, with some good old fashioned elbow grease and hard work, we have built a successful small business that supplies fresh produce to local area communities and businesses.
Farmers are the very foundation of our society, providing not only the food on our dinner tables, but also a plethora of other products that we use in our daily lives. It is extremely crucial that we have representatives in government that understand the hardships experienced while providing sustenance to America.
Politicians and bankers should not be directing agricultural policymaking, FARMERS should.
I will work to OPEN THE MARKET for Wisconsin farmers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners alike!
We MUST remove the barriers for Americans to access products, goods, and services.
FREE THE POWER OF CONSENSUAL VOLUNTARY HUMAN INTERACTIONS!
I was born February 2nd 1984 in Abrams Wisconsin to two loving parents Curt and Kathy VandenPlas. I am the first of three boys.
I attended Abrams Elementary and then moved to Washington Middle School, followed by Oconto Falls High School graduating in 2002. Very shortly after graduation I entered Army Basic Training in Fort. Benning Georgia graduating infantry school the following September being one of the first from Wisconsin to graduate from the school.
In 2005 I found myself deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom with B. Co. 2/127th Infantry Battalion and continued with C. 1/121st Field artillery returning home in 2007. I worked several jobs in the district from maintenance supervisor in the trucking industry, to the ship yards in Marinette and Sturgeon Bay.
In 2016 while working and attending UWGB, I married the love of my life Emily VandenPlas as shortly after we invested in a sustainable vegetable farm Door County Farm LLC. I am very excited to be your Congressmen and the hard work needed to bring this country back to freedom.
Since 2016, I, along with my wife and sons, have owned and operated a farm in Door County, Wisconsin. Through trials and tribulations, with some good old fashioned elbow grease and hard work, we have built a successful small business that supplies fresh produce to local area communities and businesses.
Farmers are the very foundation of our society, providing not only the food on our dinner tables, but also a plethora of other products that we use in our daily lives. It is extremely crucial that we have representatives in government that understand the hardships experienced while providing sustenance to America.
Politicians and bankers should not be directing agricultural policymaking, FARMERS should.
I will work to OPEN THE MARKET for Wisconsin farmers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners alike!
We MUST remove the barriers for Americans to access products, goods, and services.
FREE THE POWER OF CONSENSUAL VOLUNTARY HUMAN INTERACTIONS!
PLATFORM
Preamble
As a Libertarian, I will defend each person’s right to engage in any activity that is peaceful and honest, and I welcome the diversity that freedom brings. I seek a world of liberty; a world in which all individuals control their own lives and are never forced to compromise their values or sacrifice their property. I believe that no conflict exists between civil order and individual rights and that individuals, groups, or governments should not initiate force against other individuals, groups, or governments.
Principles
Life
I believe that all individuals have the right to control their own lives and live in whatever manner they choose, as long as they do not interfere with the identical rights of others.
Liberty
The only proper functions of government are the protection of the people from actual foreign or domestic threats to their lives and freedoms; and the protection of their individual rights, namely — life, property, and liberty of speech and action.
Property
The only economic system compatible with the protection of individual human rights is the free market; therefore, the fundamental right of individuals to own property and to enjoy the rewards of their just earnings should not be compromised.
I believe that all individuals have the right to control their own lives and live in whatever manner they choose, as long as they do not interfere with the identical rights of others.
Liberty
The only proper functions of government are the protection of the people from actual foreign or domestic threats to their lives and freedoms; and the protection of their individual rights, namely — life, property, and liberty of speech and action.
Property
The only economic system compatible with the protection of individual human rights is the free market; therefore, the fundamental right of individuals to own property and to enjoy the rewards of their just earnings should not be compromised.
ISSUES:
I have been on the front lines of war and seen the way it ravages, not only the lands we wage it in; but also the human condition of everyone involved, soldiers and foreign civilians alike.
Our honorable men and women sacrifice themselves to defend our nation, it's principles, and integrity from those who wish it harm. We need them home, on our own shores, to actually defend THIS LAND they've given their oath and life to.
It is time we stop our global campaign of imperialism and world domination through military force. It's time for America to once again be a beacon of Peace & Liberty for ALL!
It's time to END THE WARS, and BRING OUR SOLDIERS HOME!
Crony Capitalism
I oppose the granting of subsidies, tax credits, special privileges, etc., on private individuals, businesses, corporations, or industries by the government, including in the name of “economic development” or “job creation.” We believe that lower taxes and regulatory costs should be extended across the board to all businesses in Wisconsin, on an equal basis, and that the government picking winners and losers in the market is a recipe for corruption. We advocate the abolition of the government economic development corporations, and oppose the uses of special tax districts to fund private for-profit projects such as stadiums and arenas.
Victimless Crimes
Because only actions that infringe on the rights of others can properly be termed “crimes”, I favor the repeal of federal, state, and local laws restricting our fundamental freedom to govern our own lives.
In particular, I advocate:
The repeal of laws restricting the production, sale, possession, or use of prohibited drugs and medicines. The repeal of laws regarding a minimum drinking age which are in conflict with the legally recognized age for maturity and responsibility. The repeal of laws restricting consensual sexual relations between adults. The repeal of laws regulating or prohibiting gambling. The decriminalization of assisted suicide.
Environment
A clean environment is in everyone’s interest. Our legal system should protect public and private property from pollution. The right of property owners to prosecute any polluter under trespass, nuisance, and negligence laws should be reinstated. It follows that bureaucracies should not be allowed to harass alleged environmental violators or restrict their direct access to just treatment under the judicial system.
Elections and Term Limits
I advocate limits on the time any elected official may serve in office. I advocate election law reforms that make it easier for the people to nominate and finance the election of the candidates of their choice.
Welfare
I strongly support all private and voluntary charity, including mutual aid and fraternal societies, religious and secular non-profits, and the work of dedicated individuals across Wisconsin who assist those in need. Accordingly, I oppose all laws that limit, hinder, or crowd-out these efforts. I oppose the expansion of taxpayer-funded welfare programs, as unjustified and ineffective. I support efforts to phase out these failed government programs.
Federal "Strings"
The federal government often uses the threat of withholding “federal” funds to coerce states into specific actions. We strongly urge elected officials of Wisconsin to resist such pressure and applaud them when they do. We believe that this threat violates the U.S. Constitution and the concept of a Republic.
Federal "Strings"
The federal government often uses the threat of withholding “federal” funds to coerce states into specific actions. We strongly urge elected officials of Wisconsin to resist such pressure and applaud them when they do. We believe that this threat violates the U.S. Constitution and the concept of a Republic.
Transportation
We support the maximum possible privatization of all publicly owned transportation systems and therefore oppose the creation of any new publicly funded or managed transportation systems.
Gun Ownership
I believe the right to keep and bear arms should not be infringed. I therefore oppose all laws which tax or otherwise restrict the ownership, open or concealed carry, manufacture, transfer, or sale of firearms or ammunition. I further oppose all laws requiring registration of firearms. We also cannot ignore the clear lessons from history of the suffering which can fall upon a disarmed people.
Healthcare
I believe the problems with our current health care system are due to government interference and mandates and that any government program to “provide” health care to some at the expense of others will most certainly reduce the overall quality, responsiveness, and individuality of health care for everyone. It would also reduce the influx of the most talented people our society has to offer into the medical profession and diminish the exemplary worldwide progress and leadership our medical system has demonstrated. For these reasons, I advocate the free enterprise system as the only system capable of making quality, affordable, individualized medical care available to all.
Education
Since private education is today outperforming public education at half the cost, we call for the phase out of all state and federal involvement in education. I therefore endorse “School Choice”.
Taxes
I advocate phasing out taxes on incomes, personal property, and real estate property, along with corresponding decreases in the size of government. I advocate phasing out taxes on corporations and businesses.
Children and Family
I believe that children are a special group of citizens possessing fundamental rights involving their life and health. However, until they reach the age of legal responsibility, their other rights are limited and their parents or guardians are responsible for their actions and upbringing. Therefore, the rights and authority that parents or guardians need to fulfill their child raising responsibilities must be respected, but never at the expense of the child’s life and health.
Privacy
I believe that free individuals may not be compelled to authorize the assignment, collection or dissemination of personal and private information on themselves; nor may any rights and privileges available to others be denied to them for using such discretion.
Agriculture
I advocate a free, dynamic agriculture market with every possible and desirable crop being produced and sold using any method that meets with the approval of the buying public that does not spread external harm. Private sector labeling must be allowed to replace government-mandated labeling — consumers will be better served with competitive certification and labels and the ability to reject products whose labeling fails to meet their personal standards. Private individuals or corporations must bear full responsibility for damages they inflict on their neighbors with unwanted externalities including pesticides, herbicides, and genetic modifications.
