Legislatures Stirring

"Splash four!"
--Lt Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell (Top Gun)

One of the biggest head scratchers during this pandemic has been the abandonment by state legislatures of their duty to represent the people through open discussion and debate of any proposed government-sponsored public health countermeasures. Instead, state legislatures have stepped back and permitted governors to rule with dictatorial power.

Perhaps things are changing. Colorado House leader is suing the governor over statewide mask order.

There are some signs of life, though...Pray these keep rolling in...https://t.co/TFHydiPAPZ

— Patrick (@Patrick80783205) August 27, 2020

Better yet, Idaho House votes to end state emergency (which governor has used to justify discretionary rule) immediately.

Wow - I'm not too familiar with USA scene - but this is a big move towards rationality - a return to scientific thinking may yet occur? https://t.co/vuuRvPb4wP

— Ivor Cummins (@FatEmperor) August 25, 2020

Let's hope that a little stirring turns into some big splashing.