Morning Links Nov. 4, 2008 | CA Propositions

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Saving The People From Themselves

"Democracy" has become a fetish in American political discourse. People complain constantly that particular Presidents/legislators/judges/dog catchers follow policies which are unfriendly to "Democracy"...

No Taxation without Speculation

The first words of a nation's constitution

Proposition 8 - Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry

Proposition 8 is a Constitutional amendment initiative that eliminates the right of same-sex couples to marry within the state. Defines marriage as only between one man and one woman.

Proposition 5 - Nonviolent Drug Offenses. Sentencing. Parole, and Rehabilitation

This complex initiative has five parts to it. First, it would expand treatment programs to drug offenders both in prison and out of prison.

Proposition 4 - Abortion and Parental Notification

At this time, if a girl under the age of 18 who is not legally married is currently serving in the United States armed forces, or has not been legally declared free from her parents' or guardians' custody and control seeks an abortion, she must wait at least forty-eight hours for …

Proposition 3 - The Children's Hospitals Bond Act

Proposition 3 authorizes the sale of $980,000,000 in bonds, which will be guaranteed by the State General Fund, for the purpose of granting funds to California's 13 children's hospitals. These grants would be paid over 30 years in amounts of $64,000,000/year.

Proposition 1A - High-speed Rail Bonds

The passage of Prop 1a will insure the issuance of $9.95 billion in bonds that will fund a $40 billion high-speed railway system in the state that is estimated to be completed in 2030.

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