06-17-2008, 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by Tiffany Edwards
How would the bill ensure that Puna got the two Council seats its population deserves.
I personally don't care about one, two, three, or even ten seats on the Council. My hackles went up because this was a bill where the people would have made the final decision. From now to November every politician, baby kisser, developer, Mayoral candidate, environmentalist, death penalty opponent, Republican, Democrat, East Sider, West Sider, resident, real estate agent, bus driver, paid political mouth piece, tour operator, blogger, widower, store owner, and even Uncle Fred’s dog could have weigh in on one side or the other - all trying to make their point and provide their take on the issue. But ultimately the people would have had their say; for or against. But that is now denied.
Regardless if it makes sense, would accomplish anything, gave or take away clout, would have been a political mess, or any other real or imaginary issue, the PEOPLE should have been allowed to make that decision.
Do our elected officials think so low of the intelligence of their constituents that they don't think we could have made an educated decision come November?
Right or wrong, it was for the PEOPLE to decide!