Examiner Local Editorial: On Maryland referenda, just say ‘no’

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On Election Day, Maryland citizens will have the rare opportunity to overturn three controversial measures passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Martin O’Malley. The right to referendum, enshrined in the Maryland Constitution, gives the people the final say in such disputes. We applaud MDPetitions.com, whose hard work collecting online signatures has given Maryland citizens the ability to check the excesses of one-party rule in Annapolis. Voters should take full advantage of their power.

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