Amendment L — put on the November ballot by the Legislature — would raise the Constitutional Amendment passage threshold to 60%, essentially enabling 40% (plus your mom) to dictate policy in South Dakota.

Proponents say it’s to “protect our state constitution from outsiders.”

Not so. It’s not about protecting the Constitution. It’s not about preserving the sanctity of a foundational document. It’s about protecting special interests. Here’s proof.

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