Local Candidates on Constitutional Reform

Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform has dropped a questionairre on various candidates yet I'm disappointed in the lack of response from our local candidates. Even my Senate Candidate Kim S. Benefield failed to respond. I know DINO Dial has indicated he'll want the Big Mules protected based on his twenty years of "service". Here are the responses for the 13th Senate District:

Ms. Kim S. Benefield
Did not respond
1. Alabama’s 1901 Constitution should be rewritten.
Did not respond
2. A state constitution should provide a basic framework of government, not a detailed code of law.
Did not respond
3. As a general rule, issues that effect only one county or one city should be decided by the people in those communities, not by the legislature.
Did not respond
4. The best way to replace the 1901 Constitution is by a constitutional convention of elected delegates.
Did not respond
5. Since creating a constitution is such a momentous task, strong campaign finance restrictions and lobbying rules should be included in the enabling legislation for anyone who runs for or serves as a constitutional convention delegate.
Did not respond
6. The legislature should approve legislation to allow the people to vote on the question of holding a constitutional convention.

Additional Comments:

Honorable Gerald Dial
Did not respond
1. Alabama’s 1901 Constitution should be rewritten.
Did not respond
2. A state constitution should provide a basic framework of government, not a detailed code of law.
Did not respond
3. As a general rule, issues that effect only one county or one city should be decided by the people in those communities, not by the legislature.
Did not respond
4. The best way to replace the 1901 Constitution is by a constitutional convention of elected delegates.
Did not respond
5. Since creating a constitution is such a momentous task, strong campaign finance restrictions and lobbying rules should be included in the enabling legislation for anyone who runs for or serves as a constitutional convention delegate.
Did not respond
6. The legislature should approve legislation to allow the people to vote on the question of holding a constitutional convention.

Additional Comments:

Mr. Jim C Ingram
Agree
1. Alabama’s 1901 Constitution should be rewritten.
Agree
2. A state constitution should provide a basic framework of government, not a detailed code of law.
Agree
3. As a general rule, issues that effect only one county or one city should be decided by the people in those communities, not by the legislature.
Did not respond
4. The best way to replace the 1901 Constitution is by a constitutional convention of elected delegates.
Agree
5. Since creating a constitution is such a momentous task, strong campaign finance restrictions and lobbying rules should be included in the enabling legislation for anyone who runs for or serves as a constitutional convention delegate.
Agree
6. The legislature should approve legislation to allow the people to vote on the question of holding a constitutional convention.

Here is our "Representative" response as to the 37th District in the House:

Honorable Richard Laird
Agree
1. Alabama’s 1901 Constitution should be rewritten.
Agree
2. A state constitution should provide a basic framework of government, not a detailed code of law.
Agree
3. As a general rule, issues that effect only one county or one city should be decided by the people in those communities, not by the legislature.
Disagree
4. The best way to replace the 1901 Constitution is by a constitutional convention of elected delegates.
Agree
5. Since creating a constitution is such a momentous task, strong campaign finance restrictions and lobbying rules should be included in the enabling legislation for anyone who runs for or serves as a constitutional convention delegate.
Agree
6. The legislature should approve legislation to allow the people to vote on the question of holding a constitutional convention.

Additional Comments: Constitution should be rewritten one (1) or two (2) article at time.

Mr. Pete Ward
Agree
1. Alabama’s 1901 Constitution should be rewritten.
Agree
2. A state constitution should provide a basic framework of government, not a detailed code of law.
Did not respond
3. As a general rule, issues that effect only one county or one city should be decided by the people in those communities, not by the legislature.
Agree
4. The best way to replace the 1901 Constitution is by a constitutional convention of elected delegates.
Agree
5. Since creating a constitution is such a momentous task, strong campaign finance restrictions and lobbying rules should be included in the enabling legislation for anyone who runs for or serves as a constitutional convention delegate.
Agree
6. The legislature should approve legislation to allow the people to vote on the question of holding a constitutional convention.

Additional Comments:

I appreciate Representative Laird answering the questions yet I do not accept the idea that one or two articles at a time is wise policy. It should be a basic document. Simple and short like nearly every other state. Put the Big Mules out to pasture. Constitutional Reform is a foundational approach! Peace ... or War!