A critical function of a constitution is to limit the powers of the people’s government agents, including the Legislature.

The Hawaii Legislature will never place such an amendment on the ballot because it’s not in its self-interest to do so.

More people voted “yes” than “no,” but the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that ballots left blank on the question were additional “no” votes.

A referendum is set for Nov. 6, 2018, but now is the time to begin the discussion. The author has created a website for that purpose.