tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104119545952793922.post5090899266662328280..comments2023-09-30T08:22:48.500-07:00Comments on a tiny part of something bigger.: The truth about Proposition 105Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379955170679658655noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104119545952793922.post-61370984939937638812008-10-29T17:43:00.000-07:002008-10-29T17:43:00.000-07:00I am afraid that this proposition has nothing to d...I am afraid that this proposition has nothing to do with "voter rights" and everything to do with keeping taxes under control for a change. <BR/><BR/>Currently, a small but vocal minority of voters are able to concoct, and frequently get passed tax increases on all of us whether we agree or not. Passage of Prop. 105 might actually cause more people to come to the polls and vote for a change! <BR/><BR/><BR/>It would also obviate the rather sneaky way in which some tax increases are scheduled via a vote on a particular pet project when it is assumed most people won't be paying attention. <BR/><BR/>Make certain that you please vote YES on Prop. 105 so that only tax increases approved by a true majority will pass. We've had too many unnecessary tax increases slipped by us in the past!<BR/><BR/>It should be noted that Darcy Olsen of the Goldwater Institute is also in favor of Prop. 105 so support of passage is broad by knowledgeable and concerned people.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202928836167186738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104119545952793922.post-49678416829226540642008-10-29T13:55:00.000-07:002008-10-29T13:55:00.000-07:00I love your blog, but I think you've lost touch wi...I love your blog, but I think you've lost touch with reality RE Prop 105!<BR/><BR/>; )<BR/><BR/>Seriously, it DOES affect every conceivable initiative. The language is very broad. Please read it right here:<BR/><BR/>Be it enacted by the People of the State of Arizona:<BR/><BR/>The Constitution of Arizona is proposed to be amended by adding Section 1.1 to Article IV, Part 1 as follows, if approved by a majority of the votes cast thereon and on proclamation of the Governor:<BR/><BR/>Section 1. Article IV, Part 1, Constitution of Arizona, is amended by adding Section 1.1, as follows:<BR/><BR/>§1.1. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH TRUE MAJORITY RULE <BR/><BR/>SECTION 1.1. TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH TRUE MAJORITY RULE, AN INITIATIVE MEASURE THAT ESTABLISHES, IMPOSES OR RAISES A TAX, FEE, OR OTHER REVENUE, OR MANDATES A SPENDING OBLIGATION, WHETHER ON A PRIVATE PERSON, LABOR ORGANIZATION, OTHER PRIVATE LEGAL ENTITY OR THIS STATE, SHALL NOT BECOME LAW UNLESS THE MEASURE IS APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEN REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THIS STATE. <BR/><BR/>Section 2. Short Title: This Constitutional Amendment shall be known as the "Majority Rule--Let the People Decide Act."<BR/><BR/>This is extremely broad language. The phrase "MANDATES A SPENDING OBLIGATION" in particular is so broad that it is impossible to conceive a measure that doesn't create at least administrative costs--these would clearly apply.<BR/><BR/>105 is about voting rights and voting rights only. The couch potato ad is NOT misleading.<BR/><BR/>Let's dial down the emotions, stop pretending this is about taxes, and Vote No on 105. Join voters from across the political spectrum in opposing this. <BR/><BR/>Most of your postings are so excellent, I was shocked to see this one.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all of your work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04470838518461083326noreply@blogger.com