If Tanner Magee were a judge, would he protect your rights during a public health emergency?
He didn't while he served as House Speaker Pro Tem.
Did Speaker Pro Tem Magee introduce any legislation to protect Louisiana citizens from government overreach during the pandemic?
Louisiana House Speaker Pro Tempore Tanner Magee is vying for a judgeship on the First Circuit Court of Appeals. We searched public record for any legislation Magee may have introduced over the last three legislative sessions to protect the citizens of this state from the incredible infringement of civil liberties during the pandemic, but could find none. As we noted in our first article highlighting Magee’s house resolution supporting a “Vax-a-Million” lottery program to induce covid vaccine uptake (which he subsequently pulled after public backlash), his actions, or lack thereof, during the pandemic should influence your vote on Tuesday, November 8th.
What is the role of government?
Article I, Section 1 of the Declaration of Rights in the Louisiana Constitution defines the origin and purpose of government:
Section 1. All government, of right, originates with the people, is founded on their will alone, and is instituted to protect the rights of the individual and for the good of the whole. Its only legitimate ends are to secure justice for all, preserve peace, protect the rights, and promote the happiness and general welfare of the people. The rights enumerated in this Article are inalienable by the state and shall be preserved inviolate by the state.
One of the earliest encroachments on our rights during the pandemic was the governor’s decision that some individuals were essential workers and others were not, thereby determining who could and who could not provide an income for their family. (Government assistance is NOT a substitution for running your own business or earning a paycheck.) Then public health officials - unelected bureaucrats - determined the number of patrons that could occupy privately owned businesses. Did Rep Magee fight for small businesses during the pandemic? Or did he cave to fear? His tweets at the time, which have been conveniently cleaned up, give us some indication. (Try to search beyond 7/18/21 and you’ll see what I mean.)
If Magee were a judge, would he have sided with the government or your small business? Looking back at his tweets…
What do you think?
It’s for your safety, Houma.
If Magee were a judge, how do you think he would rule on your right to make medical decisions for yourself and your family?
It’s for your safety, people.
Does that sentiment hold true for children? Is it ok if they cry too as long as they wear a mask?
If Magee were a judge, how do you think he would rule on your rights as a parent to determine which medical procedures are appropriate for your children?
On August 16, 2021, one year after mask mandates were implemented in Louisiana schools, Magee joined the other Republicans in the House to urge BESE to respect parental rights and make masks optional, but he never introduced legislation to protect parental rights or our children from this scientifically unsupported, untested, experimental medical intervention.
On December 6th, the House Health and Welfare Committee convened to vote on the Louisiana Department of Health’s addition of the covid shot for school attendance. Several state legislators were in attendance to offer testimony against the proposed rule change, but Magee chose to not make an appearance.
If Tanner Magee is on your ballot on November 8th, we encourage you to seriously take into consideration his words and actions (or lack thereof). We believe he would follow the “science”, not the Louisiana Constitution, and trample over your rights.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.