California Special Election & Propositions - May 19, 2009

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I couldn't decide on 1A.

The state lottery mostly grosses me out, and there's no way I'd want it expanded (which is what "modernized" means). The lotto is just another tax on people who can't do math. Yes, I've bought a ticket before and will again. The lotto takes advantage of the habitual users, and I find that gross.

Yes, they should not be able to vote pay raises for themselves during tough times. Did you see the argument against, where one guy wrote it, and here's his credit: "PETE STAHL, Author, Pete Rates the Propositions". Seriously??

I voted yes on the other two. They seemed to have some provisions to make up for these lacks using other programs. I'm sure there will be some impact anyway, which is sad but we have to cut somewhere.