CA Ballot Propositions 2008

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Anyone read their booklet yet?

I still am divided regarding bond measures in general. Sometimes, it seems like the only way to get things done. Others, it seems like we should just put more pressure on lawmakers to get these things paid for.

So far, I'm digging the high speed rail idea. Seems worth it.

Humane treatment of farm animals - I'm a recent convert and would like to see this pass.

Hospital bond, meh. Waiting period and parental notification for abortions, no. I have to read the drug offenses one more, because it may have some interesting loopholes. Prop 6 (more money for law enforcement programs) seems like something the gov't should delegate on its own.

Prop 7, on forcing utilities into renewable energy generation, looks pretty good to me. The argument against seems to be that small solar/wind companies may be priced out of the market.....which doesn't sound too bad to me, really.

Prop 8, um, no.

Prop 9 seems unnecessary. Prop 10 is mostly about natural gas which seems another drilling speed bump on the way to renewable energy, so no thanks.

Prop 11 is interesting - who do you trust to draw districts, "politicians and bureaucrats" or "people who aren't held accountable and don't face a vote" (citizens)? Hmm...


Opinions subject to change without notice.