Tyranny of the Plurality
26 May 2009There isn't a whole lot to be said about this decision.
The ruling declared that
It is not a proper function of this court to curtail that process; we are constitutionally bound to uphold it.
But, in fact, the process specified by the state constitution does not allow any-and-all amendments that can find support amongst a plurality of voters. The court chose to put democracy ahead both of the constitution and of personal freedom.
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