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Tue, 27 Apr 2010

Voice of the People

The state legislature of Oklahoma recently voted an override of the Governor's veto of bills requiring women considering an abortion to undergo an ultrasound and a description of the fetus' condition. The senate vote was 36-12 and described by Senate President Protempre Glenn Coffee, "The voice of the people has spoken, twice now this session in the Senate and twice in the House, and I sincerely hope those who would reverse the people's voice would think twice before acting."

I guess 36 senators are "the voice of the people" because it is their vote that draws his description.

Since I'm not from Oklahoma, I put my Massachusetts legislators on notice that they are not "my voice". I'll voice my own opinions, thank you very much. Sometimes I'll even approve of the votes you take. If I am sufficiently moved, I'll notify you of my opinions. If I am disgusted with your performance as representative of my interests, I'll vote against you in the next election.

My primary expectation of you is that you work to craft laws which will lead to the benefit of the state's citizens, and those who are just passing through. Do that by carefully reading the bills put before you and actively seek advice from those who will be impacted by your vote.

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