"It's important to me."
OK, there's no question it's important to you and to others who have responded here. I acknowledge that. And it's important to some congressmen. But IMO, the main reason it came up was to pander for votes.
"But IMO, the main reason it came up was to pander for votes."
Is there any positive way in which any representative, representing his constituency, could take an action that could not be described as pandering for votes?
What exactly is wrong with "pandering for votes"? It really seems like the most content-free criticism ever, which is why one so often hears it from the Left. I wish my congressmen would pander for my vote more often. What are they SUPPOSED to do - ignore my vote?
Qwinn
The reason it came up at all is that some dumbass out in CA sued to have it removed. Otherwise it wouldn't be an issue now.