Sending HB 437 back to committee seems like a victory to many who don't know how savvy politicians are in this state, so I feel it is my obligation to share some insight into this matter. I've contacted Rep. David Bates and exhanged dialogue through emails; he has no intention of changing his position on this matter. So why then would he request the Judicial Committee table the bill he sponsored until next year? Why would 2012 be a better time to vote on this in New Hampshire, which has huge influence in Presidential Elections?

This may very well be an orchistrated delay meant to bring this issue up during the Presidential Election process next year, effectively resurrecting what happened in 2004