Draft Constitution as proposed by Delegate Eugene Petersen

April 6, 2009

Primary Draft of the V.I. 5th Constitution Convention – proposed by Delegate Petersen

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3 Responses to “ Draft Constitution as proposed by Delegate Eugene Petersen ”

  1. jackson on April 17, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Bert Bryan, Mary Moorehead and Roker, are the worst thing that happen to the convention.

  2. DemWomanSay on April 17, 2009 at 11:24 am

    This actually reads like a constitution and not a full history text. The document is fair:however, it still needs some tweaking.Is it necessary for the preamble to be so lengthy? A brief statement could make the point that all the previous & present inhabitants are appreciated.

    This document has stirred a lot of controversy, yet no other bloggers have commented. Why? Do “natives” prefer to bash the messager? I have heard other delegates verbally attacking Eugene Petersen, instead of critiquing his substitute amendment.

    Since this is my first time viewing this website, I am surprise that there has been no response to Petersen’s draft. I guess the people of the VI supports it. As it is said, silence is approval. The VI for the first time may get a constitution. I am being optimistic. Is the lack of interest a sign of what will happen in a referundum to ratify this document? What is important to the electorate? Do they want a constitution or not?

  3. DemWomanSay on April 17, 2009 at 11:35 am

    After submitting my comment, I noticed there was a previous comment posted by jackson. While I do agree with this person’s opinion, my point about not getting a response to the actual document is supported. Is just denigrating another person a topic of discussion in the VI?