The combined chorus of those calling for a Constitutional Convention here in California continues to rise in crescendo. You see, they feel that our state Constitution is responsible for this states ills. They want to delete it, and start over, rebuilding it from the ground up. They say too many things standing in the way of progress(read that Progressives..and read that.Liberals.)
Since democrats are in total control of our state legislature, I thought itd be nice if we examined how Californias new State Constitution might look if the democrats succeed in getting the Constitution they want.
First, the Preamble would have to go: It currently reads We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure and perpetuate its blessings, do establish this Constitution. Democrats and other liberals arent about to give credit to ANYBODY except themselvesplus theres that Separation of church and state stuff. So the new Preamble would read: We, the People of the State of California, grateful to democrats and likeminded liberals, in order to secure their blessing do establish this Constitution.
The current Article in the Constitution that requires a two thirds majority to pass a budget would be history. In its place.I can see it all now.A simple majority is all that is required for passing a budget, unless Republicans are in control. In that case, only five Democrats votes are needed and no Republican votes are allowed.
Results of Proposition 8 (declaring that only marriage between one man and one woman is valid and recognized in California) would have to go. In its place, well find marriage is allowed without restrictions. All thats required is a profession of lovebe it with a partner (preferably same sex,) a sheep, goat, horse, three partners or ten, a park bench, lamp post or a knothole in a wood fence. Gee, Ive run outta spacebut you get the idea.
Our current Constitution has done this state well. Its not the Constitution that has caused the quagmire in our state capitol. Its the occupants of the state legislature. If anything needs deleted..THAT would be the best place to start.