Mister Speaker, Ladies and
Gentlemen of the House,
Iowans are still living under a real dilemma. Last week
there was an opportunity regarding HJR 6 to place it on
the pathway for a vote of the people in the future.
However, a majority of Representatives of the people,
knowing that our Constitution states that "all political
power is inherent in the people" chose to ignore that fact
and keep Iowa on the course that a decision of our Supreme
Court is a law and no one can act to change that opinion.
I personally disagree with that notion and believe the
inaction in this body sets Iowa on course for the Judicial
branch to become the strongest branch over the executive
and legislative branches - where any decision/opinion by
the Courts will not be challenged and the separation of
powers will be decimated on many more of the peoples'
rights.
I believe the Supreme Court has given an opinion on the
issue of same-gender marriage and as they do with many
other decisions of sending a decision back to a lower
court for reconsideration, should have remanded the
decision to the legislature to change the law or direct
the start of the constitutional process to begin for the
people to speak. Right now we have an opinion from the
Court and a definition of marriage for one man and one
woman in our Code. However, some same gender marriages are
being conducted in Iowa - all on a decision by 7 appointed
people.
Mr. Speaker, it is time to step back and really see the
forest for the trees. We as representatives are here to
speak for the people. The people should have a vote on
changing the law because their representatives approved
the definition of marriage as a union of 1 man and 1
woman. That can still happen through a full debate by this
body on changing current law to reflect the court's
decision or if that's too much of a challenge here -
approve the first step for the people to vote on the real
definition of marriage in the future.
Mr. Speaker, this body needs to stop being a firewall
between the court and the people but consider becoming a
conduit for the people's rights and liberties to prevail.
Mr. Speaker, tear down the wall that you and Senator
Gronstal have erected. - Rep. Alons on the floor of
the Iowa House:
On Saturday, February 13, 2010 Representative Chuck
Soderberg and Senator Randy Feenstra will be hosting legislative
forums at 9:00 AM at the Le Mars Public Library, and 11:00 AM at the
Orange City City Hall. They will be discussing various issues
concerning the Iowa Legislature. The public is invited and
encouraged to attend the meeting and address any issues that are of
concern.
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January 2010:
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