Kurtis and Nathan both gave their thoughts on the Propositions so I'll throw in mine. Last time the propositions warranted a look because it was such a mixed bag, not so this time. Quick run down:
- 1A - Extend tax increases for 2 more years with $16 billion coming out of tax payer pockets
- 1B - Takes money from 1A and gives it to schools
- 1C - Borrows $5 billion from future lottery "profits"
- 1D - Takes $600 million in tobacco revenues from some kids and gives it to other kids
- 1E - Takes $200 million of mental health money from some mental health programs and gives it to other mental health programs
- 1F - Politicians can't give themselves pay increases when there's a budget deficit
1F is the only one that even remotely looks like a good idea on the surface, but what the hell does it actually accomplish? Politicians aren't going to be more motivated to pass a balanced budget knowing they'll get a little bump in their salary when lots of them are already rich bastards. Funny how none of the propositions propose reducing the burden of government, the only option we have is to increase the burden or shift around who receives our money. If you missed it, here's my little quote I call The Encumbrance of Government.
So yeah, NO on all the propositions.