Big Ol' Can of Worms (aka California Propositions)
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:07 am
So, election day is rapidly approaching. I know a number of you are 18+ and will be voting on 12 California Propositions on Nov 4.
[SIDEBAR] Anyone who is as of yet not planning on voting: Wake up. This election is way too important to miss. [/SIDEBAR]
I'm making this topic for some productive discussion (why you support/oppose them) on the propositions on the California Ballot. I have my choices already, but maybe some of you uber-educated out there can help sway me.
Here's a list, so have it!
Prop 1A (previously Prop 1): SAFE, RELIABLE HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER TRAIN BOND ACT
Prop 2: STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM ANIMALS.
Prop 3: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOND ACT. GRANT PROGRAM.
Prop 4: WAITING PERIOD AND PARENTAL NOTIFICATION BEFORE TERMINATION OF MINOR’S PREGNANCY
Prop 5: NONVIOLENT DRUG OFFENSES. SENTENCING, PAROLE AND REHABILITATION
Prop 6: POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING. CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND LAWS
Prop 7: RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION
Prop 8: ELIMINATES RIGHT OF SAME–SEX COUPLES TO MARRY
Prop 9: CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. VICTIMS’ RIGHTS. PAROLE
Prop 10: ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Prop 11: REDISTRICTING
Prop 12: VETERANS’ BOND ACT OF 2008
The California Voter's Guide can be found here
[SIDEBAR] Anyone who is as of yet not planning on voting: Wake up. This election is way too important to miss. [/SIDEBAR]
I'm making this topic for some productive discussion (why you support/oppose them) on the propositions on the California Ballot. I have my choices already, but maybe some of you uber-educated out there can help sway me.
Here's a list, so have it!
Prop 1A (previously Prop 1): SAFE, RELIABLE HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER TRAIN BOND ACT
Prop 2: STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM ANIMALS.
Prop 3: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOND ACT. GRANT PROGRAM.
Prop 4: WAITING PERIOD AND PARENTAL NOTIFICATION BEFORE TERMINATION OF MINOR’S PREGNANCY
Prop 5: NONVIOLENT DRUG OFFENSES. SENTENCING, PAROLE AND REHABILITATION
Prop 6: POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING. CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND LAWS
Prop 7: RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION
Prop 8: ELIMINATES RIGHT OF SAME–SEX COUPLES TO MARRY
Prop 9: CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. VICTIMS’ RIGHTS. PAROLE
Prop 10: ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Prop 11: REDISTRICTING
Prop 12: VETERANS’ BOND ACT OF 2008
The California Voter's Guide can be found here