Background Checks Show We’re Not Governed by Angels in ND House

March 2, 2021 T. Arthur Mason North Dakota

As a result of sexual harassment allegations towards Rep. Luke Simons (R – District 36) — and the less than impressive response by House Republican leadership to them — one reader of The Minuteman took it upon themselves to run background checks on members of the North Dakota House. They’ve sent me their findings.

I’m not going to bother including the names connected to the crimes, but suffice it to say we’re not governed by angels in North Dakota. I’m guessing that won’t really surprise some of you to hear that. But considering the circumstances, perhaps a reminder doesn’t hurt either— for us or them.

Here’s a list of what was sent to me:

  • Reckless Driving*
  • Driving While License Suspended*
  • Criminal Mischief (Case Dismissed)
  • DUI*
  • Issuing Bad Checks*
  • Theft of Property
  • Violation of Protection Order
  • Driving with No Insurance
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (Case Dismissed)

*Denotes more than one legislator with the charge.

Now, as was pointed out by the individual who ran the background checks, it was a fairly limited search that produced these results. A deeper dive would require more time — and perhaps even some money — to get access to other records.

Despite their past mistakes and imperfections, the folks responsible for these charges are our lawmakers. I’m fascinated by the reality that some of them are the very same people that want Luke Simons booted with no Due Process— which is something every single one of them enjoyed in the midst of their troubles. Even House Majority Leader Chet Pollert (R – District 29) has admitted he doesn’t believe in Due Process.

In addition to this information, I’ve had numerous individuals — who either work at the State Capitol or spend time there — tell me about other legislators who have been accused of harassment. Yet, no records have surfaced about them. That may be worth looking into.

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Sources:

  1. NDGOP & House Leadership are Acting Like Democrats with Simons’ Situation – The Minuteman Blog
  2. If Simons Has to Go, House Republican Leadership Must Too – The Minuteman Blog
  3. Path to expulsion? (kfyrtv.com)
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T. Arthur Mason is a native North Dakotan who has spent nearly all of his life in the Peace Garden State. As the third of four children in Western North Dakota, Mason grew to appreciate family and the outdoors. Some of his fondest memories are annual deer hunts with family and friends. In his early teenage years, faith became a central part of T. Arthur Mason's life. He and the majority of his family attend church together on a weekly basis and find this a fulfilling aspect of their lives. Through the influence of his father, T. Arthur Mason became intrigued with politics. As a boy, he attended political events with his father and enjoyed the friendships that resulted as a byproduct of those political associations. As Mason grew older, he became convinced that the quote often attributed to Thomas Jefferson was true, "That government is best which governs least." Today, T. Arthur Mason enjoys time with his wife and children, an occasional hunt, and an increasingly active life on the political scene. This blog is the fulfillment of a dream to design a web site in the realm of politics and to advocate for the principles of Liberty and constitutionally limited government. On behalf of all those that contribute to The Minuteman, we hope you enjoy your time on the site and will share the message with others.

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