There is no doubt in my mind that Alabama’s constitution needs to be re-written. However, I strongly disagree with the sentiment that “everyone will benefit”. In the long term, yes, the entire state will benefit, which benefits everyone. But the short term process of transitioning to a fairer tax system and a constitution that does not protect the few and the powerful, those who are benefitting from it now will suffer. That needs to be acknowledged, because some of them sit in the legislative body that will decide whether the people are allowed to enact change.

Additionally, all the bill currently before the legislature asks for is the right for the people to decide. Shouldn’t that be the people’s right?

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