Star-Ledger: On gay marriage in N.J., Gov. Chris Christie tries a political dodge

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Maybe they should cut a deal: Gov. Chris Christie can put gay marriage to a popular vote, as long as Democrats can do the same with the millionaires tax, the Port Authority toll hikes and the governor’s personal use of state helicopters.

The governor’s plan is not serious. It is a political dodge. He is trying to provide a safe haven to shelter his obedient Republican legislators. The idea is they could safely vote against gay marriage, saying they only want the people to decide.

Imagine how different American history would be if this rule by referendums had carried the day from the start.

Take race relations. If Southern states could have held a referendum on free speech rights for Martin Luther King Jr., can anyone doubt how it would have turned out? How long would it have taken for voters in Mississippi to integrate its public schools? ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2012/01/on_gay_marriage_in_nj_gov_chri.html

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