I stand for traditional American values; that is, respect for the Flag, saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and honoring those veterans and other American icons, who came before us to make this country great.  God gave us our Rights and they gave us the ability to speak without fear of retribution, to attend or not attend church, to defend one’s self and family, to privacy, and to bring our children up as we see fit.  In short, we have the Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property, which are always close to extinction, requiring a fight to keep them.

As a Marine, I swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States. I took this oath very seriously. In the years since I first took this oath, I witnessed many politicians ignoring the Constitution and doing only what was politically expedient.  This must end. Our country is being torn apart by politicians with personal agendas; specifically, to gain and maintain power over their constituents.

After 35 years of service as a Marine and civilian Intelligence Professional; having worked on very sensitive topics including being a Subject Matter Expert on Port Security, Terrorism, Yemen, and Syrian refugee vetting over the last 18 years since retiring from the Marine Corps, I have a myriad of experience and expertise in the very areas that are being fought in Congress today.  I believe I can add tremendous insight and value to the discussions and potential legislation.

Like everyone else, my life has influenced my positions on many issues – many of which are inconsistent with the positions of Congressman Scott.  One in particular is School Choice for inner city children. I believe all children deserve a high quality education and will support a School Voucher Program that can be used in both public and private schools, at the discretion of the parents.  This is opposed by Democrats as a means to keep poor people poor and dependent on Democrats.  I pledge to help people rise into the middle class, not simply be sustained in poverty for political gain.  

I believe in Limited Government, Free Enterprise, a Strong National Defense, and Traditional American Values.  I will never vote for anything unconstitutional. 

Why have I decided to run for office?  First and foremost because most Americans don't trust politicians but have high regard for the military.  As a retired Marine First Sergeant, I will bring the values of honor, courage, and commitment.  That is, I will always be honest, no matter what; I will maintain the moral courage to give my opinion, even when it conflicts with others in my party; and I will remain committed to my constituents and to the Constitution of the United States, as written and amended.

We must take back the freedoms and liberties that have been part of American culture since its inception.  Over the past five decades, we have surrendered too many of our freedoms to faceless bureaucracies, whether it’s a Homeowners Association, School Board, City Council, all the way up to many federal agencies, as well as to our so-called Representatives.

Many Americans can't put a new door on their home without asking permission but their underage daughter can have an abortion without their permission.  This is beyond ludicrous; this is insane.

When you compare my experiences, both professional and personal, you’ll conclude that I, John Collick,  will represent Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District much better than Bobby Scott ever could.

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May 12, 2019

Op Ed: Entry Control Points - Do We Really Need Them

                After considerable thought and reviewing the Democratic party’s position on building the wall along the Southern border, it seems only appropriate to discontinue interviewing and inspecting foreigners entering the United States through airports. If we don’t need to do this on the borders, why waste money doing it at the airports?

                When anyone enters (or returns to) the United States through an airport, they must stop at a checkpoint, show their passport, and answer any questions posed by the Customs and Border Protection Officer.  This is precisely what any barrier on the Southern Border would do – it would create a means of forcing people to use the entry control points and enter the United States legally.

                While some people would continue to try to cross illegally – and some will succeed – the vast majority will not.  Most people will realize that to enter the United States, they must do so legally.

                While Democrats are claiming that building a wall is racist, they wholeheartedly support the security measures for both in and out bound travelers using airports.  Could it be that they use airports too?  They want the airports secure for their personal safety but couldn’t care less about the average citizen’s safety.

                In fact, when the parents of people who were slain by illegal aliens tried to meet with several Democratic members of Congress, they were turned away.  While most Democrats are on record as supporting the building of a wall, they would rather see Americans killed by illegal aliens than let President Trump claim credit for getting it built.  These politicians need to go – they don’t have your best interests in mind, only their own.

                Who comes in through the Southern Border? Mexicans and other Central Americans mostly; however, an increasing number of people from the third world, including Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, are flying to Mexico in order to enter through the Southern border.  We know that there are people who wish to do us harm, including drug runners, gang members, and terrorists have entered the United States through the Southern border – and continue to do so.  We must have a means of keeping them out.

                So, if a wall is a bad idea, let’s just build several checkpoints that will be manned by Customs and Border Protection, who will process those wishing to enter the United States in the same manner they would in an airport. To ensure nobody enters illegally or brings anything into the United States that we don’t want in our country, we must do exactly what is done at the airports – we need barriers to funnel the people toward the entry control points, instead of a wall to keep them out.  If all their papers are in order, they have no communicable diseases, are not felons and have not previously been removed from our country, they should be admitted in accordance with our current laws.

                The Democrats cannot have it both ways. If security is paramount for people entering the United States through international terminals in airports, it must be at least equally important on the borders. Building formidable barriers and entry control points along the southern border isn’t racist, it’s simply one more method of keeping our country safe and it’s the right thing to do.

John W. Collick Jr. is a 100% disabled and retired Marine First Sergeant and a Republican candidate for Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2020 election. 

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