CCF: The Notwithstanding Clause

I agree 100%. Do your own research with creditable sources. It is important to be involved in the civic process at the local level.
"We need to step out of our comfort zone and challenge powerful entities that disenfranchise the public and reduce our citizen power. We need to get involved sooner than later. You can start by becoming aware of what is going on in your local government agencies - city and regional councils, school boards, county councils and planning organizations. Civic participation includes reading the city council agenda online, attending meetings and speaking during public comment. Lack of citizen involvement in the political process has led to many elected servants to believe they are elected to office to serve the special interests that got them elected not the will of the people." book - Citizen Ninja - Stand Up to Power by Mary Baker