Yes this is a real thing reported on Associated Press.
http://bigstory.ap.org/...=
Sen. Eric Brakey believes that:
the mandate infringes on people's freedom to make personal decisions.
Sen. Brakey represents Senate District 20 which includes Auburn, Mechanic Falls, Minot, New Gloucester, and Poland.
So why stop there? I mean, where do all these speed limit laws come from? Maybe they shouldn't be laws - just suggestions.
Oh, and if someone wants to chug a six pack and take a drive - that should be their choice because... FREEDOM!
Sen. Brakey says:
The Republican Party is becoming the party who is bringing the fresh ideas
And he's right. Who else is going to dream up this stuff?