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The Ohio Constitution is the foundational document establishing our form of government and protecting our freedoms. It should not be altered for transient or specious reasons. Nor should it be subject to manipulation by dark moneyed interests, inside or outside the State. Changing our Constitution with only 50% voter approval leaves Ohio citizens vulnerable to those very interests.
Issue 1 raises the required support for Constitutional amendments to 60% of the electorate, with signatures from all 88 counties. It ensures that a solid and substantial majority of Ohio citizens agree with amending our foundational document.
This safeguard is measured and reasonable, even less than a threshold than the requirements to amend the U.S. Constitution. Issue 1 empowers people across Ohio and defends against dark interests amassing simple majorities from Ohio's urban areas through trickery or fraud.
The importance of Issue 1 cannot be overstated. It stands in the breach against the left's continuing assault on the sanctity of life, the traditional family and the authority of parents in the lives of their children.
Opponents of Issue 1 intend to force a Constitutional amendment in November providing for abortion on demand through the ninth month, and transgender surgery to individuals of any age, including children, without the parents' knowledge or consent. The current 50% voting threshold leaves us vulnerable to this malignant scheme.
The 60% requirement protects Ohio citizens from the agenda of demagogues. It's Issue 1 that preserves the voice of the people in their own government.
Issue 1 protects the vote of Ohio citizens and the integrity of our families.
Reject the propaganda. Step up to the truth. Vote YES on Issue 1 on or before Aug. 8.
Carol Costanzo
Athens