NJ Legislature: The Silly Season Begins...
As we have commented in the past, the New Jersey does their best impression of fiddling while Rome burns after election time each year. It is during this time that our elected representatives in the Assembly and Senate take a look at the prevailing issues of the day and then completely ignore them. Prior sessions gave us critical legislation like their apology for slavery. And while you tend to expect a certain amount of legislative stupidity out of Trenton, the stakes right now for our state are high and the citizen's want seriousness.
So what are the silly season highlights so far?
A Democratic state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would force Republican Gov.-elect Christopher J. Christie to select a Democrat to replace New Jersey's U.S. senators - both of them Democrats - if either was unable to complete his term.
(From the Inquirer)
When Republican Chris Christie unseated Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in the gubernatorial election last month, it gave gay-rights activists more urgency to try to achieve their long-held goal of getting a same-sex marriage bill through the Legislature before Christie takes office Jan. 19.
The reason is simple: Corzine supports the bill. Christie says he would veto it.
(AP)
In summary, our legislators think the most pressing issues of the day are some pre-planning for election gerrymandering and gay marriage. It is interesting that exit polls from our most recent election didn't mention either one of those topics. And to refresh our esteemed legislators minds, here is what the PEOPLE want them to concentrate on:
1. Economy and jobs
2. Property taxes
3. Corruption
Well, it least they are working on continuing the third one. But for some reason, I don't think that's what the voters were looking for....
Labels: gay marriage, lame duck session, New Jersey Corruption, NJ Legislature, senate, State Assembly
posted by Dennis @ 5:15 PM
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NO to the
New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act, Senate Bill S2856!
No Toxic Fluoride in Our Water
Fluoride compounds which are put in water (fluoridation), toothpaste and supplement tablets (including some vitamins) were never tested for safety before approval. Recent independent research by scientists not associated with dental trade organizations has shown the following:
1.Neurotoxic and Lowers IQ
2.A study published in Brain blood brain barrier from extended fluoride exposure. 4.Changes Bone Structure and Strength
Fluoride gradually builds up in the bones and causes adverse changes to the bone structure. Quite a few studies have shown that fluoridation leads to increases in hip fractures. The tensile strength of the hip is destroyed over time by fluoride ingestion.
5.Causes Birth Defects and Perinatal Deaths
6.Proven Ineffective
7.Impairs Immune System
9.Causes Initial Stages of Skeletal Fluorosis
Fluoride can cause severe skeletal fluorosis at high levels. Chronic, long-term exposure to levels of fluoride commonly found in water and food in the U.S. can cause the beginning stages of skeletal fluorosis including: pains in bones and joints, sensations of burning, pricking, and tingling in the limbs, muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, reduced appetite, backache, osteoarthritis, etc. 10.Increases Lead and Arsenic Exposure
11.Fluoride Causes Osteoarthritis
In a study published in Rhuematology International in 2001, researchers found a link between fluoride exposure and the development of osteoarthritis. The level of exposure that caused osteoarthritis is common in the United States.
12.Contributes to the Development of Repetitive Stress Injury
14.Inhibits Key Enzymes
15.Supresses Thyroid Function
16.Causes Large Numbers of Acute Poisonings
19.Banned in Many Countries
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