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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
— The Continental Congress, July 4, 1776

“The task of statesmanship has always been the re-definition of these rights in terms of a changing and growing social order.”
— Franklin D. Roosevelt (Commonwealth Club Address, 1932)

“Roosevelt was wrong! The principles laid down in the Declaration of Independence are the principles of individual liberty. Our unalienable rights, given to us by God are given to us as individuals. Our rights do not come from society or the government, and they cannot be redefined by politicians. The nature of these rights carries with it the implication of individual responsibility, without which we surrender them.”
— Perri Nelson, November 6, 2008

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Seattle City Council balks at vote?

Published Thu, Dec 21 2006 11:09 PM
Technorati Tags: News and Politics, Elections, Transportation, Open Trackbacks

This doesn't come as any surprise to me. Seattle Councilmembers are questioning whether the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement should go to a vote of the people. From the Seattle Times:

"I was surprised and disappointed by the governor's decision, and almost everybody I've talked to shares those feelings," said Councilwoman Jan Drago, who chairs the council's transportation committee.

Along with council members Jean Godden and Richard McIver, Drago raised doubts Wednesday about the wisdom of an advisory vote on whether to build a tunnel to replace the viaduct.

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A spokeswoman for Gregoire issued a terse statement regarding the council's wavering about an election.

"The Governor believes the legislature will have something to say if there is no vote," said Holly Armstrong in an e-mail.

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A majority of the council supports a tunnel and decided last year not to send the matter to voters. Critics, such as Council President Nick Licata, contend council members avoided a vote because they were afraid it would go against a tunnel.

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Licata predicted that no matter what happens with a viaduct vote, extensive and expensive legal battles would follow.

"I think we'll end up hiring more lawyers than engineers for this project," he said.

I can't say I'm surprised in the least. At least Mayor Nickels has shown the maturity to be willing to accept a vote. The children on the Seattle City Council are behaving true to their spoiled brat form.

Cross posted at NWBloggers.com

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