Posted by gardenergirl on October 27, 2004, at 22:14:04
In reply to Lou's response to gardengirl » gardenergirl, posted by Lou Pilder on October 27, 2004, at 21:59:41
Hmmmm, as I was writing it, I wasn't sure how my own upset with my city's charter relates to this argument. I appreciate your working with me to clarify it. Actually, I don't think I'm saying that there should be no anti-discrimination laws, for example with regards to housing. Instead, I object to the original charter amendment (XII, in Cincy) that says no law can be passed offering protection for this group.
First, I believe that this group deserves protection, but that is a debate for another time ;-). But I also object to the principle of bad or frivoulous laws. I think in this case, passing (or maintaining) a law that says you can't pass another kind of law is redundant. Why not just put it to the voters about whether we want to offer protection from discrimination for this group? Instead, the voters do not get a chance to make their opinions heard and effect change (or leave things as they are). Article XII takes that right away from me, to decide if I want to agree or disagree with such legislation. (That's why I will be voting on Tuesday to repeal Article XII).
I'm guessing the reason I brought it up here (and disclosed way more about my city and views than perhaps I will be comfortable with tomorrow), is that I feel like Dr. Bob's creating a new rule and offering it for comment has evoked in me the same kind of feeling of helplessness that Article XII does. I don't really get a say, as it appeared that he had already decided before much Babble comment.
Wow, I know I am rambling, and this may not have made things any clearer. (Welcome to the way GG's brain works!)
Take care,
gg
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