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Connecticut – Question 1 – What’s to fear?

October 25th, 2008 | Connecticut

It is no small wonder that activist judges and well heeled special interest groups are able to supercede the will of the voters in Connecticut. Witness the current political ads asking for a no vote on the proposed Constitutional Convention that are using fear in an attempt to defeat Question 1. The politics of fear is leading us ever closer to socialism and lest we awake one morning to find our  freedoms and self determination completely suppressed we must say enough is enough.

These ads would have us believe that a yes vote will allow evil and un-named “Special Interest Groups” to destroy our “voter’s rights”! How absurd is that premise and how ignorant do the real Special Interest Groups looking to further suppress the will of the voters think we are? When was the last time we voted on binding arbitration, a three strikes law, abortion on demand or homosexual marriage to name a few? A yes vote on Question 1 will only allow  bringing an initiative up for a vote before the people, a MAJORITY of Connecticut voters MUST approve any such initiative before becoming law. Please explain how that can destroy our voter’s rights.

Judges are supposed to uphold the law NOT make law, binding arbitration is bankrupting our cities and towns, giving groups like the CEA, and public employee unions salaries and perks unheard of in private industry. Taxes are out of control and it’s time that we voters have a voice in how our hard earned monies are spent. Connecticut has three times as many public employees per capita then the national average and the “public service” (an oxymoron to most of us) sector is still leading in job growth!

The following named groups are advocating a defeat of Question 1, a defeat that would continue to prevent voters from having a say in the way our laws are written and our government run. Are these NOT “Special Interests” , who are they kidding!

  • Connecticut Education Association
  • National Education Association American
  • Federation of Teachers
  • Liberals Like Christ
  • American Civil Liberties Union of CT
  • CT Transadvocacy Coalition
  • CT National Organization for Women
  • NARAL Pro-Choice CT
  • CT Assoc. of Public School Superintendents
  • Love Makes a Family
  • Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
  • Planned Parenthood of CT
  • Queers Without Borders
  • Trial Lawyers Association
  • Coalition for Reproductive Choice of CT

As there is no compelling reason not to have a constitutional convention, could they be afraid of a yes vote, believing that a MAJORITY of Connecticut voters do not approve of their positions? For all we know they have the majority in their corner, but we can never know unless it comes to a popular vote.

We must not miss this opportunity to have OUR voices heard. Vote YES on question 1 and let the people decide if we are to be shepherds or sheep.