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Raza 276: U.S. Government and Constitutional Ideals Voting Guide

San Francisco, CA

November 2, 2010

Voting Guide for Raza 276 US Government class to be completed by Saturday, November 30, 2010. Post a short version of your presentation. Just highlight the points, don't include a lot of text. You can be for or against a candidate or proposition - just be clear why. For multiple presentations the first in will create the issue and subsequent responders can expand in elaborated comments.
All other comments will be extra credit. You will receive one point for each comment that is on point, your comment can also raise a question.

Proposition D

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Proposition D allows non-citizen parents to vote in school board elections.

Prop D is good for students:
-Because parental involvement in children's education improves student success & enriches school communities
-It's committed to increasing the participation , access & influence of all parents, especially those currently under-represented in school decision making

Prop D is good for schools:
-Because currently schools with higher immigrant parent populations are politically disenfranchised in comparison to other schools with more parent voters

Prop D is good for San Francisco:
-Because it would show an equal amount of parent involvement
-Seeing that their parents vote for school board also shows students their parents care for them and their community
-With everything thats going with the anti immigration laws and policies, this prop would embrace and support non citizens to contribute to their community

Proposition D is supported by:
Every member of the Board of Education, The Teachers Union, as well as many diverse community organizations, institutions & leaders

Proposition 24

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

PROPOSITION 24

This proposition would repeal recent legislation that allows businesses to lower their tax liability.
Proposition 24 does not raise taxes on businesses because none of these tax breaks have gone into effect.
It would prevent corporations from receiving eligible tax breaks. It would end 1.3 billion dollars in breaks

a Vote NO on prop 24 means:
Businesses would be able to deduct losses in one year, versus income in more situations

More multistate businesses could choose to have their California income determined based on single sales factors

A business would be able to share
its tax credits with related
businesses.

A vote YES on prop 24 means:
It makes it harder for businesses to deduct losses in one year.

Voting Yes on Proposition 24 will keep taxes for large corporations at their current level.

Multistate businesses would have its California income determined by calculations using three factors.

A business would not be
able to share tax credits
with related businesses.

By: Lizbeth Rivas and Erika Contreras

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Tom Torlakson

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Tom Torlakson
-A second-generation teacher (science & high school coach)
-Focused on improving our state’s public education system
-Acted to improve student nutrition and physical education
-Authored legislation that has led to the development of the largest system of after-school programs

Goals
-To be the leading advocate for restoring & increasing the state’s investment in the public school system
-Parents should be able to send their children to safe, quality schools in their own neighborhood
-To expand career and technical education for high school students
-To protect college-prep courses and arts and music programs
-To ensure that the management of local school districts measure up to the highest standards of excellence.

Complied by Sandhya Gir and Karen Lo

Proposition 25

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Caitlin Towne
Propotion 25 will allow the budget to be passed with a simple majority rather than the current 2/3 vote. It will do 3 basic things: Reform the budget passing process by requiring only a majority vote, legislators will not get paid if they do not pass the budget on time, and it will keep the 2/3 vote required to raise taxes. Vote YES on 25! It helps students like us!!!

Proposition 23

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

This proposition would suspend AB32 which sets limits on carbon emissions. People for it argue it would stimulate the economy because companies would be able to hire more people if they don't have to spend money on regulating their emissions. People against it argue that it's just another way for oil companies to keep polluting unchecked and it's harmful to our health.
Jessica Vargas
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(Sulki Park)
Endorsed Vote: no

•Proposition 23 aims suspending implementation of California's air pollution control law (AB 32) until unemployment rate drops to 5.5 percent or less for a full year. But since 1970, the state unemployment rate has dipped below 5.5 percent for a full year only 3 times..

•Supporters of Prop. 23 say "even with the enactment of AB32, California by itself cannot eliminate enough carbon emissions to change the global warming problem" But I believe that we can not depend on the fossil fuel which can be dry out in some point. Developing clean energy is important for all of us.

•I want to ask something to oil companies who support Prop 23. Do you really put the 63 million dollars, which supposed to be paid for the state's climate change program, for creating new jobs for low income labor? I cannot believe that.
_____________________________
Tara Chavez:
With California being a leader of the clean energy movement, many states are looking at the fate of this bill to determine their own involvement in the movement. If a setback is seen in California, it is more than likely that the rest of the nation’s progress toward clean energy will be halted. This passage or denial of Proposition 23 will stand as an example for the entire United States. As citizens of this country we should all strive to hop for a cleaner environment as wells as look to create a more sustainable future.

(comments: I do not agree that AB32 should be suspended because it is important to keep the environment clean. We can not keep trashing our home, and just try to swipe it to the side because eventually that garbage will come back to us. We need clean air, and having the airpolluted would bring so many diseases and illnesses if we suspend AB32. I voted no on prop 23. Xacil Vazquez)
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Proposition 23 is a huge controversy, it generates debate between the fight on Global Warming and the large oil and energy companies, that would benefit from the initiative. Being that the oil and energy companies will solitarily gain from the initiative if passes a no vote is necessary. I would also cause a huge strain on the environment and the clean energy jobs that employ millions of Americans. It would also put a stop on the clean energy efforts for example using wind and solar energy.
Jessica Santillan

lieutenant governor

A lieutenant governor oversees the Senate, and he/she takes over if the governor can not perform his role.
oversees spending of tax dollars and conducts business on behalf of the state government.

Gavin Newsom

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Issues:
-Economy
Goals:
*•Supports workforce to attract foreign investment into San Francisco
*accelerate capital spending
*invest in local businesses
-Education
Goals:
*keep fees low for colleges
*•Keep eight UCs in the top 100 in the US News rankings
*limiting amount of lay-offs for teachers in schools
-Environment/green energy
Goals:
*Consrve CA's natural resources
*Fight Climate change and pollution
*transition to clean energy
(Xacil Vazquez)

-Fully fund higher education
-Pre-school to Community College- all who want to should have access to classes.
-Emphasis to make sure a rejuvenated Ca will benefit all Californians
(Alyssa Ramirez and Edgar Velazquez)

Governor

The governor controls government spending, determines where taxpayers money goes to, is in charge of keeping the budget inline, and has control over the state national guard.

Jerry Brown

Endorsed Vote: Yes

-Jerry Brown has had a long career in politics serving as: CA Secretary of State (1971-1975), Governor of CA (1975-1983), Chair of CA Democratic Party (1989-1991), Mayor of Oakland (1998-2006), and Attorney General of CA (2007- present)
-Wants to focus on energy efficiency
-Use existing state funds to create jobs in areas like transportation, educational facilities, water infrastructure, and clean energy
- Brown wants to improve the state's testing program
-Align transfer courses between CSU and UC systems
-Teacher training institutions
-Some of his endorsers include: U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein, Former President Bill Clinton, and The Sierra Club

By: Mari-Carmen Zamora and Jessica Cabrera Baeza

Proposition L Sit and Lie

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

If this proposition is passed it will be illegal to sit or lie on sidewalks city wide from 7am- 11pm. It will allow officers to force someone to stand up. Similar laws already exist that control people’s behavior and they should be enforced. This means that there will be unfair treatment to homeless, street vendors, and day laborers.

By: Kenny Perez and Ennya Garcia

Proposition 21

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Would increase vehicle reristration fee by $18 on vehicles registered on or after january 1, 2011.
-requires deposit of surcharge revenue in a new trust fund and requires that the trust funds be used solely to operate,mantain, and repair state parks and wild life conservations
-Excludes mobile homes, commercial vehicles, and trailers
-Would generate around $500 million in revenuea annually for the trust fund
-Free admission and parking to state parks
-free day pass would result in a decline of $50 million annually
PROS
-keeps parks and beaches open well mantained and opened
-protects jobs, boosts C.A economy
-protects irreplaceable natural areas,ocean, and wildlife habitats

(JESSICA P., YESENIA L.)

Proposition 19

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Proposition 19

Legalizes Marijuana in the state of California so if you are 21 and over you can,

-Possess, process, share or transport up to one ounce of marijuana

-Grow marijuana in private property in an area of up to 25 square feet.

A YES vote on this measure means:
Individuals age 21 or older could, under state law, possess and cultivate limited amounts of marijuana for personal use.

- In addition, the state and local governments could authorize, regulate, and tax commercial marijuana-related activities under certain conditions. These activities would remain illegal under federal law.

- Reduce crime, since Marijuana is the top selling drug in California.

- Reduce crime and profit for drug cartels

A NO vote on this measure means:

The possession and cultivation of marijuana for personal use and commercial marijuana-related activities would remain illegal under state law, unless allowed under the state's existing medical marijuana law.

Benefits:

-Save several tens of million of dollars annually to the state & local governments on the costs of incarcerating and supervising certain marijuana offenders.

- Increase in state and local governments tax and fee revenues, in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

Proposition 19 has earned the endorsement of several influential groups, such as California's NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), Latino Voters League and unions like Service Employees International Union and the United Food and Commercial Workers

-By:Yesenia Coria And April Truong

Prop 25

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Liz Delgado & Rene Mejia
Help avoid late budgets that can harm individuals, businesses and local governments.
Supporters say that prop 25 would reform California's broken state budget process.

Proposition 20

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Prop 20 gives redisitricting abilities to a 14-person panel, taking it out of the legislature's hands. simply extends what voters already approved in 2008 to It members of Congress so that the Citizens Redistricting Commission also has the authority to draw boundaries for U.S. congressional districts. By putting voters back in charge, politicians will have to be accountable to voters and focus more on solving problems or risk losing their jobs. Our representatives should be doing what's best for their constituents, not their own political careers or those of their friends.

Proposition 26

Endorsed Vote: No

requires that certain state and local fees be approved ny two-thirds vote. Fees include those address adverse impacts on society or the environment caused by the fee-payer's business. Inititive constitutional amendment.

yes vote means he definition of taxes would be broadened to include many payments currently considered to be fees or charges. It would required a two-thirds of each house of the legislatureor by local voters.

companies would charge you for the damages they cause.

no vote means the current constitutional requirements regarding fees and taxes would not be changed.

By: Teresita gomez, Nestor vasquez

Proposition 22

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Stops state taking or borrowing from local government.

Yes- will protect our local government money from state in order to help our cities but we will not be financiall helped if we were to get into a crisis.

No-Will allow state to keep taking funds from our local government but we will recieve financial help of there were to be a crisis.

•Public Education is the most affected due to it will be depended on local government help rather than state in times of crisis.

by Eric And Oscar

Governer

Chief Executive of California. The manager or administrative head of an organization, business, or institution.

Jerry Brown

Endorsed Vote: Yes

He describes self as, "Jimmy Carter admirer" (young, idealistic and non-traditional)

- SF native born April 7, 1938 (Aries)
-Went to public (Santa Clara State, UC Berkeley) and parochial schools (St. Ignatius High, Yale law school)

career:

worked in Law firms (was clerk for CA Supreme court)

69'- LA Community College Board of Trustees
74'-78'- Governer (lived in Apartment, ran on a government issued car)
+worked on anti-violence laws
+didn't want inventory tax for small businesses
+ started basic proficiency tests in schools
+put into play environmental efficiency (solar/wind power and protection of the coasts which the nation now follows)
89'-91'- Chairman of State Democratic part (left because of the money influences...)
92'- Presidential candidate (only took $100 donations on a 800 number to save money, a first use of this system)
98'- Mayor of Oakland (revitalized downtown, got housing for 10,000ppl, re-opened fox theater after 30 yrs and turned it into a school of the arts, also founded Oakland Military Institute which is apparently one of the best schools in Oakland

Travels:
after college- Mexico and Latin America
after run for Governor-
~led delegations to China and Soviet Union
~studied Spanish in Mexico
~Japan for its culture and Buddhism
~India to work with Mother Theresa in Home for the Dying and as CARE Ambassador during the floods in Bangladesh

He seems like an interesting guy. Definitely better than Whitman.

-Rosalyn and Pedro

PROP L- SIT/LIE MEASURE

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Its a prop that will ban sitting or lying on public sidewalks from 7am - 11pm.
First time offenders will be given the option of a warning to avoid a fine of $50-$100.
For a repeat offense within 24 hours of a citation, a fine of $300-$500, and/or community service and/or up to 10 days in jail.
For a repeat offense within120 days a conviction of $400-$500 and up to 30 days in jail.
Opponents are voting YES on Prop M because its a poison pill for Prop L
EDITED BY ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ n ALAN BERNALES

Governor Race

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Jerry Brown vs. Meg Whitman edited by Silas Campos and Michael Nardo

Jerry Brown

Education: Introduction to online learning, Support for English language learners and low income families, A more creative curriculum

JOBS: Created 1.9 million jobs, intends to create new jobs by supporting solar, hydro, and wind power, created programs to prepare people to work high tech jobs.

Fighting Crime: shut down drug cartels, and made sure that gang injunctions were placed around schools.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEPlZYp5-Pk

Pro 21

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Basically:
-Yes means: $18 vehicle registration fee increase
-Free admission and parking at state parks and beaches for most vehicles
-85% of revenue will go directly to maintain state parks

-David Fernandez,Andrew Mendoza

Jerry Brown

A governor is the executive head of state in the United States.

Jerry Brown

Endorsed Vote: Yes

-In office 30 years ago for 8 years as governor.
-Mayor of Oakland in 1998, and re-elected in 2002.
-Has in-depth knowledge of the workings of the state government, where Whitman is using the "outisder's" approach, which is the same strategy Schwarzenegger used and failed at.
-His 4 goals as mayor were to:reduce crime, revitalize downtown, encourage educational innovation, ans promote the arts, which he succesfully did.
-During his time as governor, California created 1.9 million new jobs, almost double the national rate.
-He adopted policies encouraging renewable energy and made CA the world leader in wind, solar, and geothermal generated electricity.
-His plan will produce half a million new jobs in research, development, manufacturing, construction, installation, ans maintenance over the next decade.
-He is against air pollution, including release of carcinogens into the air.

Brown has knowledge of how to work the state, including the unions. He is politically savvy where Whitman's vision is to use the business strategy, which will hurt CA's education and health system. Brown has detailed and developed plans to reshape CA for the better.

[Erica Dominguez 276-01]

Attorney General

Stephen Cooley

Endorsed Vote: No

(Grace Sloan and Robert Giddens)
Republican, running against Kamala Harris
-the current 3rd term LA County District Attorney
-as LA DA, got rid of the Environmental Crimes unit
-pro capital punishment
-anti Prop 19 and medical marijuana
-mostly interested in prosecuting criminals as opposed to social issues
-has orchestrated cover ups for the LA police department
-really friendly with cops

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Comments

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Nov 05 2010
05:43 AM

For more parental involvement (especially since 1 out of every 3 students in the public education system in SF has an immigrant parent) concerning their child's academics and social upbringing, Prop D: Non Citizen Voting in School Board Elections would impact the outcome of elections concerning education in a way that would be beneficial to students and educators. Unfortunately, with a 45% (yes) to about a 55% (no) vote, Prop D failed. There is an argument that the passage of the proposition would have rewarded criminal misconduct (due to the illegality of the voter...voting and just being in the country in general) which I find completely absurd. Everyone should have the right to education and perhaps by pursuing a level of education, students could cease to exist in a backwards system that hinders their progression of knowledge and understanding. -Aileen Young

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Nov 04 2010
06:34 PM

(Gabriel Navarrete) I'm confused about prop 19, on yahoo and other places they have made articles saying it didn't pass but I thought all the ballots weren't counted yet.

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Nov 04 2010
01:09 AM

Justin Orozco, RAZA 276, Having had the elections come to a close, Iam surprise that proposition 19 did not pass. It was very controversial and had its good and bad points but i felt like it could have gone either way. i personaly feel it was better that the prop did not pass, i feel like it would have effected many young people in regards to their health and mental decisions. Obesity would have sky rocketed even more and many under age smokers would have taken advantage of it and led to a gateway drug if not laziness and absence of class.

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Nov 03 2010
08:51 PM

Comment on PROP 24- (Alicia Hernandez) I am dissapointed that Prop 24 did not pass. I think that many voters believed the ads and commercials on tv which told them that this prop would tax jobs and small businesses. On the ballot the Prop stated clearly that the tax breaks were only for multistate businesses that already have the money to pay for taxes. So in the end this only benefits rich corporations and will continue to do so unless voters actually take the time to inform themselves on the measures.

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Nov 02 2010
12:54 AM

Proposition 22 (Paola Camacho) Their goal is to protect existing funds that are distributed to the local government, public safety, and transportation. The initiative would prohibit the state from raiding these funds. Under the proposal, the state would not be allowed to take any income from locally imposed taxes, such as hotel taxes, package taxes, utility taxes, and sales taxes. Nor would they be able to take from local public transit and transportation funds. Also, if the ballot proposition is approved, when a local government individual sues the state government under the law and wins, the state controller must automatically appropriate the funds needed to pay to that local government the funds that the court has decided it is owed. "Cities spend more than 60 percent of their general funds on police and fire services. By prohibiting State raids of local funds, Prop. 22 will help maintain law enforcement, 9-1-1 emergency response, and other public safety services. A NO vote means: The state’s current authority over state fuel tax and local property tax revenues would not... [read more]

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Nov 01 2010
04:19 AM

I remember when John Avalos came to our class, he endorsed Tom Torlakson because he's a teacher, promotes after school programs, the Quality Legislation act, campus safety, for CSU's (hey) and no raise in tuitions. Sounds good. (Rosalyn Shyu)

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Nov 01 2010
12:21 AM

Comment on Prop 24 (Wallace Lum and Arandelly Mendoza): - Some additional points supporting a "Yes" vote on Prop 24: • “Proposition 24 prevents more budget cuts to schools and public safety, and saves thousands of much needed jobs,” according to yesprop24.org. • “If corporations don't pay these taxes, then the tax burden to pay for California's state government spending on important services will fall more heavily on individual taxpayers,” according to ballotpedia.org. - Here are some of the supporters: - California Teachers Association - Lenny Goldberg, executive director, California Tax Reform Association - Martin Hittleman, president, California Federation of Teachers - Additional arguments against Prop. 24 according to ballotpedia.org: - Passing Proposition 24 can lead to “the loss of potential jobs and revenues for the state [California]," according to Greg Hines, a lobbyist for the California Manufacturers and Technology Association. - Prop. 24 can make it harder for California's businesses to create jobs. - Here are some of the supporters: ... [read more]

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Nov 01 2010
12:12 AM

Commenting Prop 24 (Wallace Lum & Arandelly Mendoza): - A "Yes" vote for Prop 24 can help "prevent more budget cuts to schools and public safety, and saves thousands of much needed jobs," according to yesprop 24. org. - Also, "if corporations don't pay these taxes, then the tax burden to pay for California's state government spending on important services will fall more heavily on individual taxpayers," according to ballotpedia.org. - Some of the supporters for Prop 24 include: - California Teachers Association - Lenny Goldberg, executive director, California Tax Reform Association - Martin Hittleman, president California Federation of Teachers - Prop.24 's effect on schools and education: - Inf Prop. 24 is passed, the government can offer more funding for schools to help enhance the school facilities and classrooms, and possibly lower students' tuition fees and raise teachers and professors' salaries.

posted by Jocelyn Polanco

Oct 31 2010
11:27 PM

Prop 25- California never has a budget passed on time. If you think it doesn't matter you are wrong. It affects how much money you will get to go to school. Legislators will be determined to finalize the budget on time once it is directly hurting them. Vote YES on prop 25.

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 31 2010
10:11 AM

I would say no on proposition L, just because this is such a ridiculous proposal. I don't think it would get passed either. We can't be wasting money on putting away people that the COPS deem "annoying". (April Truong)

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 31 2010
10:08 AM

I would totally say yes on 25. The budget has been held up too many times, and in this type of economy we can't handle that sort of failure anymore. The legislators shouldn't be paid for wasting our time and money. (April Truong)

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 31 2010
06:58 AM

Proposition 23 is basically deceptive and destructive ballot measure. - Limits AB32 (reduce carbon emission) - Out of state oil companies wants to stop the AB32 implementation until the unemployment rate is 5.5% Yes on prop 23 - Global warming programs is creating unemployment No on prop 23 -oil companies wants to extend their business in CA and cause health problems I basically think this is a dirty energy vote. SO i vote NO prop 23 because I would rather choose for the health of the majority people than the profit of one company. Moreover, green tech companies have provided lots of job opportunities, its not a job killer program. Sajana Shrestha.

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 31 2010
06:48 AM

After carefully reviewing Jerry Brown V. Meg Whitman, I am voting for Jerry Brown. I wish there where other options but because I understand how voting works I will vote for Jerry Brown.

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 31 2010
06:45 AM

Prop 25(Fabio Obaldia - Danny Sanchez)-We would vote yes on prop 25 because it will save money and allow decisions to be made faster due to the majority vote.. Prop 25 will make it so a solid decision can be made. It allows the legislator to not be monopolized by corrupt group with individual motives. Now with 2/3 of the legislator(a majority) choices will be able to be decided more efficiently and faster. Also, if they don't get a decision on time they won't get paid and taxes can't be raised. This will help us because it could save us money as well as more preparation to see if taxes will be raised.

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 31 2010
06:33 AM

Prop 24 (Margarita Barba) I think that Prop 24 should be passed because it would ensure tax fairness so big corporations have the same rules as the rest of us. Prop 21. I would vote yes on prop 21 because i think paying $18 for registration fees each year is really nothing and if its to bring more income to the country in order to keep parks and beaches open, then so be it. Its better to spend $18 on this cause rather than any other not so important cause.

posted by wendy

Oct 31 2010
06:06 AM

Proposition 23(Wendy urena and Nancy Angon) Pros: *It will save jobs( saves more than one million jobs) The support for this argument is provided in the voter pamphlet that states: “Other countries that passed global warming laws experienced a loss of two blue collar job for every one green job created.” *Energy costs in California will go up when AB 32 is implemented meaning that households will have more costs for living. *A no on prop 23 Prevents 60% Electricity Rate Increse Cons: * The two main supporters of prop 23 are VALERO and Tesoro The financial supporters of Prop 23 have bad motivations. According to the Official California Guide "...the Valero and Tesoro oil companies, are among the worst polluters in California. They’re using 23 to repeal portions of the health and safety code that require them to reduce air pollution at their California refineries.” *It will lead to more pollution and increased health risks

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 31 2010
05:58 AM

Proposition 21 (Jessica Cabrera Baeza): I think this proposition should be passed because the money collected would go towards the maintenance and repairment of parks and the conservation of wildlife. Eighteen dollars is not a lot of money to pay, especially since it is for a good cause.

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 31 2010
05:53 AM

Proposition L (Jessica Cabrera Baeza): I believe this proposition should not pass because it will do nothing. It is supposed to get people, such as homeless off the streets, but the thing is they have no where else to go.

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 31 2010
05:10 AM

Proposition L (Jessica Pavon) I agree that proposition L should not pass. Police already have enough power as it is, if this proposition were to pass this would only allow them to behave more brutally and unfair towards homeless. This is not a solution to the problem, they should first make sure that they have alternative resources before they attempt to get rid of homeless.

posted by gracesloan

Oct 31 2010
01:07 AM

Stephen Cooley for 2010 Attorney General (Grace Sloan and Robert Giddens) Republican, running against Kamala Harris -the current 3rd term LA County District Attorney -as LA DA, got rid of the Environmental Crimes unit -pro capital punishment -anti Prop 19 and medical marijuana -mostly interested in prosecuting criminals as opposed to social issues -has orchestrated cover ups for the LA police department -really friendly with cops

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 30 2010
11:35 PM

Comment Prop 25- (Mari-Carmen Zamora) If I was voting I would definitely vote yes on prop 25 because I think that it would get the budget passed quicker, and less money will be lost. The other thing that is good about it is that legislators will not be paid if they can not pass the budget on time.

posted by 276_VotingGuide

Oct 30 2010
06:30 AM

Proposition 23 (Sulki Park) Endorsed Vote: no *Supporters of Prop. 23 say "even with the enactment of AB32, California by itself cannot eliminate enough carbon emissions to change the global warming problem" But I believe that we can not depend on the fossil fuel which can be dry out in some point. Developing clean energy is important for all of us. *I want to ask something to oil companies who support Prop 23. Do you really put the 63 million dollars, which supposed to be paid for the state's climate change program, for creating new jobs for low income labor? I cannot believe that.