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in opposition to the amendment. Much has been said hero
about the impact of our action here today in terms of rati-
fication of the Constitution. As I look upon this amend-
ment, I think it freezes into the Constitution the status
quo. If that is so, it makes a mockery of our
whole effort here, and we need not worry about ratifica-
tion of the people because in fact they will have the same
document we come out with if they do not ratify our words.
Thank you.
THE CHAIRMAN: Any other delegate desire to
speak in favor of the amendment? Delegate Gilchrist.
DELEGATE GILCHRIST: Mr. President, Mr. Chair-
man, I simply desire to make one observation. I just took
a look at the vote on the roll call on Amendment 5.1
find that of the people who have expressed concern for
small counties, their votes scarcely reflect that concern.
Seven of the Senate votes which were cast against the
amendment came from four counties and Baltimore City. I
suspect that this may be a reflection of attitudes which
we really should not have. I wonder whether there is not
some method of solving the dilemma which will permit this |
