Indiana House District 79
Russ Mounsey (R)
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Russ Mounsey has committed to protecting your Medical Liberty by scoring a perfect 100% on Hoosiers for Medical Liberty's Candidate Survey.
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Mr. Mounsey looks forward to working with Representatives Nisly & Jacob once in the statehouse. He pledged to author or co-author bills protecting your rights and further the work that Rep. Nisly & Rep Jacob have started.
Unfortunately, his opponent, Rep. Matt Lehman, has not been willing to fight for true Medical Liberty. He has utilized establishment tricks to distract and confuse Hoosiers into thinking that he wants to fight for their rights.
Lehman was the author of HB1001, a tactic to provide political cover for all the bad votes he cast in 2021. HB1001, even at it's inception, was weak and offered very little over federal exemption language.
Further, Matt Lehman touted that HB1001 was a "good bill to protect Hoosiers" three, yes THREE times, after it had been stripped of what little benefit it might have offered. Lehman had three opportunities to stand up against the establishment, instead he sacrificed your Medical Liberty. You can read more here.
Medical Liberty is an issue we cannot afford to compromise on. Hoosiers must take a hard stand to end discrimination and segregation based on vaccination status. No one should have to choose between an unwanted medical procedure and losing their job- INCLUDING COERCED TESTING.
That is exactly what HB1001 did, it codified coerced testing for anyone who uses a vaccine exemption. The bill does NOT change how religious exemptions are accepted compared to the previously existing federal protections.
Supporters of the bill might tout the recognition of natural immunity. However, natural immunity requires testing every 3 months to ensure the presence of antibodies and those using the exemption are still subject to testing, up to twice a week.
Some groups might encourage continued work with Lehman. You must ask yourself if you are willing to run the risk of another poor performance over the next two years. How much more can our rights be eroded during this time?
Hoosiers must make a decision based on performance.
If you hired a contractor and their work was similar to that in which your Representative provided, would you rehire them for another job?
Do you want to reaffirm the work that incumbents are doing?
Are you satisfied with your representation?
Unfortunately, his opponent, Rep. Matt Lehman, has not been willing to fight for true Medical Liberty. He has utilized establishment tricks to distract and confuse Hoosiers into thinking that he wants to fight for their rights.
Lehman was the author of HB1001, a tactic to provide political cover for all the bad votes he cast in 2021. HB1001, even at it's inception, was weak and offered very little over federal exemption language.
Further, Matt Lehman touted that HB1001 was a "good bill to protect Hoosiers" three, yes THREE times, after it had been stripped of what little benefit it might have offered. Lehman had three opportunities to stand up against the establishment, instead he sacrificed your Medical Liberty. You can read more here.
Medical Liberty is an issue we cannot afford to compromise on. Hoosiers must take a hard stand to end discrimination and segregation based on vaccination status. No one should have to choose between an unwanted medical procedure and losing their job- INCLUDING COERCED TESTING.
That is exactly what HB1001 did, it codified coerced testing for anyone who uses a vaccine exemption. The bill does NOT change how religious exemptions are accepted compared to the previously existing federal protections.
Supporters of the bill might tout the recognition of natural immunity. However, natural immunity requires testing every 3 months to ensure the presence of antibodies and those using the exemption are still subject to testing, up to twice a week.
Some groups might encourage continued work with Lehman. You must ask yourself if you are willing to run the risk of another poor performance over the next two years. How much more can our rights be eroded during this time?
Hoosiers must make a decision based on performance.
If you hired a contractor and their work was similar to that in which your Representative provided, would you rehire them for another job?
Do you want to reaffirm the work that incumbents are doing?
Are you satisfied with your representation?
Let's look at the voting record:
Did Lehman support:
Support Immunity Passport Ban? NO
2021 SB 325 Amendment 15
This amendment would have prohibited hospitals, physicians’ offices, businesses, health officials, or any state or local government agency from coercing an individual to release information about their vaccination status, proof of immunity, or results of a medical test in order to participate or gather.
Oppose Vaccination Status Discrimination? NO
2021 SB 1 Amendment 4
This amendment would have ensured that employers who make covid vaccination mandatory were not eligible for general covid immunity provided by SB1.
Support Right to Hospice Visitation? NO
2021 HB 1123 Amendment 5
This amendment would have prohibited the state, a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision from restricting the right of an individual to visit another individual in hospice during an emergency.
Support Right to Nursing Home Visitation? NO
2021 HB 1123 Amendment 6
This amendment would have prohibited the state, a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision from restricting the right of an individual to visit another individual in a nursing home during an emergency.
Support Right to Hospital Visitation? NO
2021 HB 1123 Amendment 7
This amendment would have prohibited the state, a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision from restricting the right of an individual to visit another individual in a hospital during an emergency.
Support Right to Operate a Business? NO
2021 HB 1123 Amendment 8
This amendment would have prohibited the state, a political a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision from restricting the right of any business to conduct business as usual during an emergency.
Support Right to Gather as Families? NO
2021 HB 1123 Amendment 9
This amendment would have prohibited the state, a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision imposing any mandates or restrictions on any individual or any family during an emergency.
Support Immunity Passport Ban? NO
2021 SB 325 Amendment 15
This amendment would have prohibited hospitals, physicians’ offices, businesses, health officials, or any state or local government agency from coercing an individual to release information about their vaccination status, proof of immunity, or results of a medical test in order to participate or gather.
Oppose Vaccination Status Discrimination? NO
2021 SB 1 Amendment 4
This amendment would have ensured that employers who make covid vaccination mandatory were not eligible for general covid immunity provided by SB1.
Support Right to Hospice Visitation? NO
2021 HB 1123 Amendment 5
This amendment would have prohibited the state, a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision from restricting the right of an individual to visit another individual in hospice during an emergency.
Support Right to Nursing Home Visitation? NO
2021 HB 1123 Amendment 6
This amendment would have prohibited the state, a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision from restricting the right of an individual to visit another individual in a nursing home during an emergency.
Support Right to Hospital Visitation? NO
2021 HB 1123 Amendment 7
This amendment would have prohibited the state, a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision from restricting the right of an individual to visit another individual in a hospital during an emergency.
Support Right to Operate a Business? NO
2021 HB 1123 Amendment 8
This amendment would have prohibited the state, a political a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision from restricting the right of any business to conduct business as usual during an emergency.
Support Right to Gather as Families? NO
2021 HB 1123 Amendment 9
This amendment would have prohibited the state, a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision imposing any mandates or restrictions on any individual or any family during an emergency.
Be an informed voter.
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