Official Endorsements

STATE PROPOSITIONS

Prop 19 – Legalize Marijuana

YES

Tobacco and alcohol kill over 500,000 Americans every year. Yes, five hundred thousand. Marijuana, on the other hand… well, let’s put it this way. I can’t find conclusive evidence that it’s ever killed anybody. Marijuana should be legal because it’s safer than every legal drug out there, including oxycontin and all that prescription shit. You don’t want your kids smoking weed? Then hide your stash better.

Don’t be a dick. And don’t listen to the opposition’s scare tactics – I’ve read their rebuttals, it’s all bullshit from scared, status-quo preservers (like Dianne Feinstein). If they oppose legalizing marijuana out of concern for public safety, then why aren’t they fighting to criminalize tobacco and alcohol, the real killers? God forbid anyone might get lazy, giggly, or the munchies.

Vote YES. Half of CA already smokes it anyway, so what’s the difference? Also, our bankrupt state stands to benefit from a new source of tax revenue.

Prop 20 - Redrawing Districts

NO

What the hell is the Citizens Redistricting Commission, and why should I give them the power to re-draw my district? I don’t trust them. I don’t trust the politicians either, but at least I can vote them out for their shenanigans. And in a state with more Democrats than Republicans, why would we leave re-districting to a committee with an equal number of both? I thought Republicans were against affirmative action. I say no more unnecessary committees, especially ones that operate outside of voters’ jurisdiction.

Prop 21 – Vehicle License Fee for Parks.

YES

If I’m willing to pay an extra $18/year to fund national parks & wildlife conservation programs, then you should be too. Stop being a cheap-ass who thinks driving around in a gas-guzzling SUV has no consequences. It’s $18. Anyone who votes NO on Prop 21 is an animal-hating cretin who cares more about saving a buck than preserving the state’s underfunded national parks.

The opposition insists that “special taxes” tie the legislature’s hands when it comes to budget matters. You know what? They’re right. But I’m pro-park. And pro-condor. So YES I shall vote.

Prop 22 – Prohibit State from Borrowing Local Funds

NO

This is another stupid law that sucks, so I’m voting NO. Prop 22 would “prohibit the state from borrowing or taking funds used for transportation, redevelopment, or local government projects and services.” A bankrupt state has larger concerns than a “local government project” or “redevelopment.” One example that comes to mind is education. Vote NO to the selfish local cats who want to fill their coffers at the expense of the greater good.

Prop 23 – Suspends Air Pollution Control Laws

NO

A couple of Texas oil companies bankrolled this proposition, which suspends our tough new anti-emissions law and ties its re-implementation to unemployment levels. Huh? What a crock. California’s AB 32 law requires major emitters to report and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Let’s keep it that way. This has nothing to do with unemployment.

Prop 24 – Restore Business Taxes

YES

Prop 24 repeals 3 special interest tax breaks that were pushed through in our latest budget.

I’ll save you the details, but it’s basically a bunch of legalized accounting loopholes that allow businesses to lower their taxes (especially large businesses). Dude, just pay your taxes like everyone else.

PROP 25 – Simple Majority to Pass Budgets

YES

Has the California legislature ever passed a budget on time? Has it ever accomplished anything, period? No, but seriously… it’s because we require a 2/3 majority on every budget-related vote. Prop 25 will change that. Things might actually start happening in Sacramento, and that would be good.

Vote YES.

Prop 26 – Two-Thirds Vote for Fees

NO

I usually oppose measures that big oil companies, like Chevron and Occidental Petroleum, support. This particular measure would require a 2/3 majority vote to impose fees on companies that pollute our state. Let’s say you’re dumping toxic waste into our rivers. Or spilling oil into our oceans. If so, than a simple majority vote should suffice to hold you accountable. You got that, BP? Force companies to pay for their own mess. Vote NO.

Prop 27 – Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting

YES

If you read my rant on Prop 20, then you know how I feel about the the Citizens Redistricting Commission. I say, eliminate them. Vote YES.