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THE CHAIRMAN: Does any delegate desire to
speak in opposition to the amendment?
Delegate Gallagher.
DELEGATE GALLAGHER: Mr. President, Ladies
and Gentlemen of the Committee:
This amendment seeks to perpetuate the status
quo. The status quo was arrived at in fits and patches,
as a result of the reapportionment decision involving
the Maryland representation committee. I think it has been
abundantly made clear by the testimony which we have had
before us that the Status quo is not satisfactory.
Admittedly the reapportioned General Assembly
did an excellent job during the 1967 meeting, but it is
quite evident that this reapportioned legislature can do
an even more effective job with a smaller number.
I resubmit that the figures of 35 and 105 are
the ideal, and therefore, Mr. Chairman, I would oppose
this amendment because if we come down here and do
nothing more than raise our rubber stamps and say Yea
for what already exists, we certainly haven't shown much
imagination or ingenuity or initiative. |
