Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Connecticut Constitutional Convention

The Family Institute of CT talks about the Constituional Convention (here). According to them, CT does not have a public referendum process, thus the need for a Constitutional Convention:
"A Constitutional Convention is a rare opportunity for a select group of
people, typically legislators, to gather to review a state's constitution and to
consider modifying, adding, or deleting provisions. In Connecticut, there are
two ways a Constitutional Convention may be called. The General Assembly may, by a two-thirds vote in each house, provide for the convening of a Convention. Or,
every twenty years, the question of whether there should be a Constitutional
Convention is automatically placed on the ballot, allowing Connecticut residents
the opportunity to have their voices heard on the matter."


The State of Connecticut has a web page on the history of the Constitutional Convention. You can see it by clicking here. During a previous Constitutional Convention, " the Supreme Court of Errors became the Supreme Court." We may have to revert to the old name (don't forget about eminent domain)!

Another Website talks about the Constitutional Convention and that it might spur "direct initiative, a mechanism that permits citizens to force a vote on matters of public policy."

The bishop's of Roman Catholic churches (here) urged the Catholics in the state to vote "yes" on the Constitutional Convention.

Another pro-constitutional convention website: http://ctconcon.com/

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