Originally Posted By: Wonder Boy
 Originally Posted By: the G-man
It's the job of elected representatives to pass laws. Referendums are, more often than not, just a way for politicians to dodge their duties. New York did it right.


I'm not sure I see your point....


We have a representative form of government. We do so, in no small part, because we want our officials to have some discretion to study and consider the pros and cons of legislation before it becomes law. It's a way to limit the potential for "mob rule" and the tyranny of the majority over the weak and the innocent.