Thursday, November 04, 2010
Wisdom of the people
The Wash state ballot had plenty of referenda this time, and all of them came out exactly right in terms of common sense. But if you tried to read the results through either party's doctrinal spectacles, they would look wildly inconsistent.
1053: Slap down the Legislature after some sneaky tactics: Passed.
1082: Privatize (let AIG handle) workmen's comp: Failed.
1098: Start a state income tax: Failed.
1100: Privatize state liquor sales (to advantage of some restaurants): Failed
1105: Privatize state liquor sales (to advantage of Costco): Failed
1107: Repeal candy tax: Passed
RB52: Bonds for "green improvements" in schools: Failed.
SJR8225: Tighten restrictions on state debt: Passed
HJR4220: Tighten rules on bail (result of Clemmons case): Passed.
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I'm especially heartened by the failure of the "green improvement" bond. Until now, anything "green" was automatically passed, and anything "for the churruns" was automatically passed. This measure combined both, in a supposedly "green" state, and still failed decisively. ¶ 7:02 AM
1053: Slap down the Legislature after some sneaky tactics: Passed.
1082: Privatize (let AIG handle) workmen's comp: Failed.
1098: Start a state income tax: Failed.
1100: Privatize state liquor sales (to advantage of some restaurants): Failed
1105: Privatize state liquor sales (to advantage of Costco): Failed
1107: Repeal candy tax: Passed
RB52: Bonds for "green improvements" in schools: Failed.
SJR8225: Tighten restrictions on state debt: Passed
HJR4220: Tighten rules on bail (result of Clemmons case): Passed.
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I'm especially heartened by the failure of the "green improvement" bond. Until now, anything "green" was automatically passed, and anything "for the churruns" was automatically passed. This measure combined both, in a supposedly "green" state, and still failed decisively. ¶ 7:02 AM
