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Originally posted by island911
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Anyway, we've had a few referenda here, where the voters solidly passed . . . and the Lib's defeat in court.
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The only statement I take issue with is above...
Just because a measure passes - just because everyone votes for it - DOES NOT MEAN IT IS LAW IF IT IS CHALLENGED IN COURT AND DEFEATED JUSTLY.
If a law were passed that was against say the constitution BUT it still passed - is it law? If it is unchallenged it is but still it could be challenged. IF it were challenged and then lost in that court battle then of course it would not be law. Even if it got 100% of the vote it would not be law. In that case of couse an amendment to the Constitution would be in order because ultimately WE are responsible for the contents of that document. It is not responsible for what is contains.
As far as that election goes...I say a run off is in order.
Everyone take next tuesday off - meet at the pub and drink until one of those two can't stand. That person still standing wins.
Just sayin...