Journey To The Center Of... CA Ballot Initiatives (Part I)
Shownotes
Segment I

PODSAFE MUSIC: Cold cloth and an ice pack, by Derek K. Miller, penmachine podcast

When the fetus-loving union haters of the right, rumble with the special interest Frankensteins of the left, you are on a Journey To The Center Of... California's Ballot Initiatives

• Brief history and explanation of the ballot initiative process
• Discussion of ground rules for evaluating props
  See Brant's post
• Tie goes to No - the default position for any proposition is No
• Bond measures are highly suspect
• Any measure that sounds like a repeat is also highly suspect
• Also highly suspect is any initiative that raises money for things that everyone agrees on

PODSAFE MUSIC: Psychosis, by DJ Top Shelf

Segment II

PODSAFE MUSIC: Soupy, by Larry Seyer

Proposition 73 - Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

• Steve says No
• Brant says Yes, and blogged his reasons why

Proposition 74 - Public School Teachers. Waiting Period for Permanent Status. Dismissal

• Steve says No
• Brant says Yes

PODSAFE MUSIC: Walk Away (Bitstream Dream Remix), by Lovespirals

Segment III

PODSAFE MUSIC: The High Country, by The Marriott Jazz Quintet

Proposition 75 - Public Employee Union Dues. Restrictions on Political Contributions. Employee Consent Requirement.

• Steve says No
• Brant says Yes

Proposition 76 - State Spending and School Funding Limits. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

• Steve says No, but is very conflicted. Ultimately it gets a No for the powers it gives to the governor
• Brant says Yes

PODSAFE MUSIC: Cold cloth and an ice pack, by Derek K. Miller, penmachine podcast

Fin

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