Arkansas citizens are facing a threat to their constitutional right to direct democracy as Sen. Kim Hammer and the Arkansas Senate push through a package of bills that would make it nearly impossible for grassroots movements to bring issues to the ballot. These bills aim to instill fear, add unnecessary barriers, disenfranchise certain groups, criminalize grassroots efforts, and silence the public. Supporters of the bills are resorting to lies to justify their attack on direct democracy.
The bills would require stringent requirements for petitioners, including warnings of petition fraud, verification of photo IDs, and reading the entire ballot title to signers. This would create unnecessary barriers and violate accessibility rights. The bills would also make it easier to disqualify petitions and nullify the hard work of grassroots volunteers.
Arkansas citizens are urged to take action by showing up at the Capitol, calling their representatives, and spreading the word to protect their fundamental right to shape the state’s future. These bills represent a power grab by lawmakers and must be opposed to safeguard the democratic process. It is crucial to act now before it’s too late and politicians further erode the rights of the people.
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