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Nine Propositions Clutter Your Ballot
Do you have your sample ballot yet? Your absentee ballot? Your state voter information guide? A World Book Encyclopedia, periodic table of the elements, and Ouija board? Good, then you're almost prepared for this election! Your last piece of equipment should be my ratings of the nine statewide propositions. Now you're ready to decide whether to legalize marijuana, make life easier for businesses and/or polluters, strengthen or weaken the Redistricting Commission, and lower an obstacle to passing the state budget. Some of these propositions are straighforward, but others are heavyweight legislation that you don't encounter every day. Unfortunately, the official ballot pamphlet is of limited help to most of us, and political advertising only muddles the picture. Please allow me to be your guide through this nettlesome swamp of political posturing and legalese. I have researched the issues, summarized what you need to know, and made a recommendation on each one. You may agree or disagree, but at least you'll know why. And you won't even have to use that World Book! Happy voting,
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Hey, voters!