You know, if I could.
Okay, okay, I know that I miss the voting age minimum by eight months. And I know that means I can’t vote. But I still took one of those California General Election booklets (which is where I will cite all my evidence) and read it with my Dad. I believe that is what every voter should do, instead of just voting no on every proposition and missing out on something good. Those of you who can vote, take advantage of it. I’m pretty bummed that I can’t.…
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26 - Dr Dreadful
Oh, no, no, Clavos.
This is rude.
27 - Dan(Miller)
And even if the chosen one does [win the election], the bureaucrats will resist tooth and nail, and they're better at protecting their jobs than they are at doing them.
Quoted for truth.
"Okay, okay, I know that I miss the voting age minimum by eight months"
PRAISE BE TO ALLAH THAT THIS IS SO
Quoted (last sentence, in upper case type) for, to be kind, strangeness.
Dan(Miller)
28 - Dr Dreadful
Dan, I have my suspicions as to the true identity of 'Ron Paul', our Allah-praiser, but due to lack of evidence I will have to reserve judgment for now.
I would have thought he'd have exhausted all of the libraries in his neighborhood by now, though...
29 - Clavos
Um, Doc, in his neighborhood they are 'liberrys.'
30 - Mooja
To the OP; your bio indicates you're 17 yrs old. I suspect it's a bit dated and you're actually old enough to vote? In any case though I may disagree with some of your conclusions I applaud your industry and diligence. I suspect you're a pretty lone voice in your wider surroundings as well. It's refreshing to see a young person such as yourself taking and interest and thinking for yourself. Good luck to you from Minnesota.
31 - Mooja
Humm, just reread your first paragraph and !Doh! Shouldn't have skipped to the meat on my first read. Here's an early wish for a happy 18th birthday.
32 - Baronius
Interesting as usual, Maddy.
33 - CallmeMaddy
Hussein McCain--
Yes, Sarah Palin.
Maddy
34 - Condor
Euro and Japanese train systems work wonderfully. I come from a railroad family... from my ancesters who built the road beds and blasted the tunnels to immediate family members who are presently career railroad employees. We've talked about this and the general consensus is that to compare Euro and Japanese systems to U.S. potential in this area may be akin to comparing apples to oranges... why? The scope of the systems. Now China is working up a lot of infrastucture right now. From RR's to Ports, Hydro-electric etc... all at once. They have the labor in place to take care of the construction logistics and the wages are low enough compared to the GNP there to pull it off. But it is an immense undertaking. I personnally would like to see how the RR works out over there since the landmass issue is fairly similar to the U.S., it will interesting.
Point to point systems while nice, really only connect two points. Wouldn't that be somewhat of a waste. Now, if you can remember the '70's it is important to note that the green-thought of the day was to rip up the evil trackbeds and turn them over to communities for footpaths and bike trails. That was nice, and it also cut the legs of future development of that resource. Imagine re-buying those trackbeds at today's prices! It would be cost prohibitive. We should have left well enough alone and today... the RR's could come in and lay new track on their old trackbeds for a low cost and we would have lots of light-rail options. But that is a 20/20 hindsight observation.
35 - David
Prop 2. I believe you're reason to vote no on 2 is very misleading. Which means you were mislead too.
Right now eggs from hens that have been raised cage free are priced at $2.39 for a half a dozen. Hens who are cage free and are on organic diets lay eggs healthier and of course the cost is higher at $2.99 for a half dozen.
I prefer buying the caged free organic eggs today and will continue to eat and support these farmers.
The point is if EVERY farmer had to remove their cages then the cost of American produced eggs will rise in cost. This means healthier eggs for US.
It also means NEW COMPETITION for farmers which will benefit us the consumers. Within a short period of time caged free, organically produced and happier hens will be the mainstream and below current market price.
What I'm saying is the cost for the HEALTHIEST produced eggs will drop in price because of greater competition.
I consume organic food and drinks especially those foods and drinks I consume on a daily basis.
If you're unaware, eggs, milk and other dairy products come from animals that were given man made antibiotics and other gross and misleading and non mentionable substances such as steroids.
Yeah you can go to Mexico for your milk and eggs at your own risk.
Farmers are worried about their business, that is the bottom line. If you vote YES on 2 WE the consumer will BENEFIT highly, more than you think.
36 - David
Oh yeah and the animals will benefit too! Please support -think about it- farmers who believe and follow organic farming methods.
37 - VoteForGeezer/Dingbat
What's wrong with you Republicans? I thought only Dick Cheney had a cold metal pump instead of a heart.
38 - Aly
Girl, I am in my 30's and I concur with you on every single point. Not to be condescending - you make me proud! =)
You are one smart young woman and I hope you keep up the good work and always stand up for what you believe in. Take care!