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think that the arrangements on both sides of this question
are a bit overstated. It seems to me that there are dire
results that can be predicted under either system. I have
worked under both systems. I prefer the latter system,
which does not require a constitutional majority. I think
it takes one impediment away from the orderly legislative
process which has too many impediments built in already.
THE CHAIRMAN: Delegate Linton.
DELEGATE LINTON: Mr. Chairman, I don't know of
any organization that has a precedent for this type of
majority in passing laws unless it be the National Bird-
watchers Society and I don't believe they are an authority.
If we are going to pay our legislators $8,000 and not re-
quire that they be present to get a constitutional majority
to pass laws of this State especially after removing the
right of counties to exempt themselves from laws, we are
giving live ammunition to those proponents of a new Con-
stitution, and I would subrni- that we should by all means
adopt these amendments and I so speak in favor of it.
THE CHAIRMAN: Are you ready for the question?
The question arises on the adoption of Amendment