Opponents of charter schools amendment say backers are bullying, silencing them
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Opponents of a proposed charter schools constitutional amendment say supporters of the amendment are using “bullying and intimidation” in an effort to shut down debate on the topic. Supporters say they are not, and there is no secret campaign to squelch debate about the amendment.
Those lined up against the proposed amendment, which would guarantee the state’s power to authorize and fund charter schools, say amendment supporters persuaded the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce to drop its opposition. Amendment opponents also claim the amendment supporters pushed Gwinnett Technical College to cancel a planning meeting opponents were