Check out this recent editorial from Phoenix’s East Valley Tribune. The Arizona Civil Right Initiative is in; it’s passed; it’s on the ballot. So now blockers are trying to get it off, complaining that “civil rights” in the title misleads the voters of the state, who are clearly incapable of judging the bill on their own. A group opposing the initiative filed against it in court last week.

What does the editorial board of the Tribune say?

“We’ll set aside for another day whether affirmation action hurts or helps. But BAMN has offered a grave insult to petition signers by claiming they couldn’t figure out what the proposed amendment would do and a judge needs to protect voters from themselves.”

“Even a quick glance at the written details tells the average person where the initiative is headed. Just to pile up the slurs on Arizonan intellect, BAMN chairwoman Shanta Driver admitted to Capitol Media Services she’s also worried too many voters are simply racist.”

“The courts should quickly knock down this ridiculous lawsuit, with a bag of hammers if necessary.”

BAMN? Wait … who? That’s right, it’s the obnoxious group from Michigan that shows up in CRI states, complains about out-of-state support, and annoys and assaults petition gatherers.

It’s clear the board of the Tribune is one group of Arizonians they haven’t hoodwinked.