Congratulations New York Voters
by Peter G. Pollak New York voters are to be congratulated for not rubber-stamping the Constitutional Amendment November 8.

Although there were good arguments in favor of the amendment as well as opposed, the fact that a large number of voters paid attention to such a complex issue, made up their minds and bothered to vote on it is a very good sign for New York's future.

New York faces difficult decisions on such matters as funding education and health care, creating a business climate that grows our economy and reversing a tax climate that drives businesses and middle class people to other states.

The extent to which voters take the time to study the issues and express their views whether at the polls, by writing or calling their elected officials, or by in an even more activist mode helps our elected officials make wise decisions.

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Meanwhile our best wishes to all for a Happy Thanksgiving.

Peter G. Pollak is the editor-in-chief of the Empire Page as well as founder and Chairman of Empire Information Services, Inc., the managing partner in the company that produces the Empire Page.