Dear Editor,

I am very disappointed that Mr. Nisly has refused to debate. On paper he has been very vocal about wanting me to defend my qualifications, and insisting that I explain my votes. I welcomed the challenge on April 16. He chose to runaway from it. 

Every comment Mr. Nisly has made has been carefully crafted by his campaign chairman, Ms. Galloway, including the refusal to debate statement. Her reason was the venue. Really? That his schedule may not allow for something as important as a debate is code for she doesn’t want him debating because she can’t control what he is saying.  

I have made it clear that I am making myself available on the following dates: April 28, 29, 30 and May 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, between the hours of 6 a.m. and midnight. 

The voters deserve answers from Mr. Nisly on the following questions:

1) Why did you take $15,000 from the Unions? Right to Work is the most significant piece of legislation that has passed in Indiana. I co-sponsored that legislation and was there for the walkout by the democrats because of it.    Unions don’t want a candidate that will stand up to them and fight back, they want Mr. Nisly.

2) Why, Mr. Nisly, do you attack me for my support of children’s safety?   Describing these efforts as “snack and nap police” trivializes the deaths of 33 children in daycare facilities.

3) What were you thinking when your tweet said, “Peacefully grant the state of Indiana to withdraw from the United States of America and create its own New government?”

4) Why have you not denounced the endorsement of the Gun Owners of America, who support the ugliness of bigotry? Even the NRA has distanced themselves from them.

You are judged by the positions you have taken and the company you keep. You have the opportunity to answer all of these questions if your handlers would let you.

The real community leaders of District 22 agree that this campaign has been mean spirited and despicable. The environment in our community began to change for the worse the minute you entered the campaign. I lay this squarely on your shoulders of you and your handlers and you have to be held accountable.

District 22 is a Christian and loving community. I look forward to returning to that place on May 6.

Rebecca Kubacki
State Representative
District 22