Attacking Senate Minority Whip Greg Lavelle for his concerns regarding HB399 language as being ambiguous is ludicrous.
First I want to commend senators Bonini, Delcollo, Henry, Hocker, Lavelle, Lawson, Pettyjohn, Richardson and Simpson for your strong stand on this issue. Careful evaluation of language set forth in the Equal Rights Amendment is not to be chastised. It is to be admired.
This intellectual response by Republicans should be viewed as an opportunity to work together with vigor on language that does reflect partisanship, considers the importance of clarity rather than interpretation, does not leave open the door for broad applicability for future rights which does not offer the capacity for sound judgment, and must prevent ambiguous language in such an important amendment that in turn ends up defaulting to a judge or courts.
We have seen and we have learned most of what is challenged is ending up in the courts. We must limit interpretation by judges by providing clarity. Republicans must stand strong. Bipartisanship is only worthy of praise when all sides are open to others' viewpoints. Working on the language together...that's bipartisanship.
Believe me, the electorate is very wise. Some are more silent than others, but they have their vote coming in the ballot box. Hold onto your principles and the votes will come. You are only seeking clarity.
Diane Meyer
Millville
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