Originally Posted By: the G-man
 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.


 Originally Posted By: WB
We've seen time after time that our elected leaders are influenced by lobbyists, campaign finance, and other pockets of wealth that promote their own interests over those of the nation and its people.

Was Obamacare the duty of our Senate and Congress? Stimulus? Omnibus? Cap-and-Trade?
No.
It was clear influence-peddling for a hidden agenda, against the best interests of the nation and the American people.


Add to that the shakedown intimidation tactics of Jesse Jackson, ACORN, and gay activist groups, where a tiny minority harasses and intimidates to ram through corrupt policy.