“The power under the constitution will always be in the people. It is entrusted for certain defined purposes, and for a certain limited period, to representatives of their own choosing; and whenever it is executed contrary to their interest, or not agreeable to their wishes, their servants can and undoubtedly will, be recalled.”

~ George Washington (1787)

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

"If we can't beat voters, sue 'em "

From the Washington Policy Center:
Gregoire wants Court to rule on 18 year old tax restriction 

It appears the new motto in Olympia is "If we can't beat voters, sue em."

Governor Gregoire has now joined with Democrats in the House and Senate calling on the Courts to throw out the nearly 20 year old requirement that tax increases require a 2/3 vote claiming the restriction is unconstitutional.
Read the whole thing.  It's worth your time.