Now that my “Work Weekend” is over, my stats homework done, and all quiz grades entered I will be educating myself on the propositions.. Yes I know what I’m supposed to vote for.. well against really but, what do they REALLY mean??
Proposition 1A– High Speed Train– Erin says YES
This is for a 9.95 billion bond obligation.
Who’s supporting it: Legue of conservation voters, California Nurses etc….
http://www.californiahighspeedtrains.com/
I’m pro this! Go public transport, down with oil and poluting cars!
Proposition 2 — Farm Animal Welfare– Erin say “No”
This kills me to say no but, the infrasture isn’t around to support housing laying hens without cages. There are people at Davis working on chicken welfare with chicken producers but, this proposition may push them out of the state. They can then do whatever they want to these little feather lovers.
NOt enough science to make this work…
Costs: Only to producers.. although egg/pork/veal prices may increase
Who’s against : UC Davis, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle
Who’s for: Humane Society, Toby Maguire
Proposition 3 : Children’s Hospital Bond Act– Erin says YES
Funds construction of children’s hospitals
Cost: $980 million
Who’s for it: Los Angeles Times
Against: National Tax Limitation committee
Come on money for sick kids?? Who can say no to that!
Proposition 4— Abortion waiting period and parental notification initiative — Erin says NO, NO NO
PROHIBIT abortion for up to 48 hours AFTER parental notification!!! Erin saysthis is wrong!! Another chunk out of our female rights! BAD BAD
Cost: Only to the feminine reproduictive rights
Who’s for: Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneggar ,
Who’s against: American Academy of Pediatrics, California Teachers Association
Proposition 5 — Non violent rehabilitation— Erin says… Yes I think…
I’m pro the rehabilitation of drug users.. taking them out of the system more quickly and making them productive members of society..
However, the negitives are a very expensive rehab program that we really can’t afford, may be used to get out of being charged for real crimes by saying drugs made me do it….
But I think I’m sticking with YES
Pro: Drug Policy alliance network
Against: Gray Davis and Pete Wilson
Proposition 6 — Tougher sentancing on gang related youth– Erin Says NO
Basically this proposition takes money from schools so we can put kids in prision! NO!!
For: The California State Sheriffs’ Association,
Against: The League of Women Voters AND MANY OTHERS
Proposition 7 — Renewable energy– Erin says NO
This one pains me to say no just like 2… but the technology isn’t around to support this ballot. Setting us up to fail… Just like Prop 2
Against: Everyone.. Republican and Democrate parties… even the Sierra Club
Proposition 8 — California Maraiage protection act– Erin says NO NO NO!!
Denying people the right to marrage is WRONG!!!
Even though I wasn’t planning on doing it others should be able to!!!
Proposition 9 — Victim’s rights and protection act– Erin says NO
Apparently this has already been passed in 1982 with proposition 8… So very little would amount from this.
Against: California Teachers association
Proposition 10 – California Alternative Fuels– Erin says NO
Same as prop 7… not enough technology….
Proposition 11 — Voters FIRST act— Erin says NO
This is to redistrict California.. drawing lines to change votes… Not good… besides have the public decide anything.. this is NOT good!!
For: League of Women Voters, AARP
Against: Barbara Boxer, and Nancy Pelosi
Proposition 12 — Farms for Veterans— Erin says YES
I’m pro giving people the right to buy houses.. seeing as I just did it… but they’re on their own with the painting!! I’m still trying to get mine done…..
For: Gov.. Arnie again!!
Against: The Libertarian Party of California
Well good luck to all!! MAKE SURE YOU VOTE!!!
