David, I agree that 62 would make the legislature to open to lobbyists, who are the bane of our political system. I would vote against Prop 62. Prop 60 seems to allow third party candidates access to more voter examination, which, in my opinion, allows voters to see alternative ideas. I do not think that a third party candidate will win a major state office, but a good showing will force the major parties to consider the alternative viewpoints in their platform. Of course, we all know that theory and reality are two different and often unrelated scenarios, but at least Prop 60 holds the chance of progress. I do have concerns about what property is declared "surplus." If it is truly surplus, selling it is an excellent idea, but often, politicians used a situation like this to get rid of things/equipment/property that later are needed, necessary, or desired. In some cases, new equipment can be purchased, but at what cost, and often, the sale ends any chance of preserving things that should be preserved. This is my only real reservation about Prop 60.
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60 is "Election rights of political parties" 60A is "Surplus property..."
62 is the "Elections, Primaries Initiative..."
I understand that Florida allows one to vote for any party in the Primary, how well that works I do not know. It would appear that 60 and 62 are covering the same issue, changing the way we vote at the primaries.
Local TV News explained it - Well confused it even more I think. It appears that should both of these propositions be voted in the one with the MOST votes wins.
Sounds like a secondary "hidden" vote is taking place sort of thing.
Could it be one of those "We'll hit you twice with the same issue worded slightly different to get a yes vote" kind of thing.
David
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Sounds like a secondary "hidden" vote is taking place sort of thing.
