I am disgusted with Missouri legislators overturning the vote of the people of Missouri and insulted by Representatives & Senators stating that voters "don't understand the issues at the ballot box".
Our legislators consistently disregard Missouri voters. For instance, state legislators began working to repeal the puppy mill law that was just approved by voters in November 2010, before the law even took effect and was given a chance to work. In 2003, the state legislature passed a concealed handgun law that the voters previously rejected. In 2009 they undid a school funding measure that passed as part of a casino initiative. The Missouri Legislature is now working to dismantle a 2006 ballot measure on minimum wage and a 2009 ballot measure on clean energy. If politicians can defy the will of the voters on these issues, then what other issues will be next?
It is time to stop the assault on Missouri Voters. This is a non-partisan issue. Whether you are Republican, Democrat, Liberal, Conservative, Tea Party or no party.... your vote should count.
There is currently a citizen's initiative to create a Missouri constitutional amendment to require a 3/4 majority to change laws voted on by the people of Missouri. Find out more & where you can sign the petition at: http://www.protectvoters.com/
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