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Dear Mr. Fairley: I really do appreciate your signing the petition and I would like to assure you that it is not grandstanding. We have to start somewhere. The court's decision and its implications are daunting. And, you are right 2/3 of Congress seems remote; that's why I think we have to start with referenda in the states and get some momentum. With some victories in state and local referenda we can show a groundswell of opposition to this illegitimate decision by the court and create some real pressure. I cannot accept the alternative to this uphill battle, which is to just give in. On the language of my proposal it is intended to help begin the conversation about what the rules out to be. I support both of the ideas you suggest and I am hoping that having specific, understandable language will spur improvements and help broaden the parameters of what we can and should do. Thank you for your comments! Lisa