The Constitution, The Home Rule Charter, Or Both

What exactly does the Coalition want? In real simple terms -- to have a say in this very important matter. When we began to consider the Gracedale question, we asked everyone we came in contact with what they thought about the idea of selling Gracedale, and 9 out of 10 said don't sell. Agreeing however, that to be fair The People should vote on the question. And this was the sentiment of even the few that felt Gracedale should be sold -- that's how we became involved with the notion of placing a question on the ballot. Never in our wildest imagination did we envision being where we are today.

What exactly is the group fighting for? For the rights of The People provided to The People by our founding Forefathers. The rights that so many proud Young and old Americans alike have died to protect. Much has been said by Mr. Stoffa about the Home Rule charter this past week, little has he mentioned the Constitution of our great country. While we do respect the HRC, we do not accept that it trumps the Constitution. It is most important to absorb that both writings provide conditions for petitioning the government. Clearly the First Amendment states that We The People have the right "to petition government for a redress of grievances", which is exactly what we have done, peaceably following the letter of the law to the best of our abilities and understanding. Perhaps that is why we have successfully prevailed in two court cases brought against us, one by Mr. Stoffa himself. Unfortunately, our adversaries are like children who do not like to lose, so they want to play until they win, even if it means losing over and over. For the Coalition, it's not about winning or losing -- it's about doing what is morally right for those that cannot do for themselves due to special needs such as aging. Consider a child with special needs such as being born, do we simply discard them because of their needs? Then why would we do that to those that have paved the way for us, and have paid their dues in life. Why Mr. Stoffa, please explain why?

Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do.

U.S. Constitution -- Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.