In this post, I’m going to give my opinions on each of the propositions. This is a follow up to my non-partisan proposition and clarification to the 2020 California Ballot Propositions that can be found here. I’ve marked the headers green for if I’m voting yes, red if I’m voting no, or black if I’m not sure.
Proposition 14
While I agree with the general spirit of the proposition, I can’t agree with how it is being funded. The selling of bonds is simply ballooning our deficit, so I have a personal automatic no on any proposition which is paid for by the selling of bonds.
Proposition 15
I have worries this proposition will drive business out of our state faster than it already is. In the times of ‘rona with many companies beginning to transfer to completely or mostly remote, the reason to have a physical location is dwindling. I wish we could fund education in other ways besides property taxes. I think I’ll be voting against this, but as of publishing, I’m undecided.
Proposition 16
This is the single most important proposition on the California ballot. If this passes, California would be the first state to revoke their non-discrimination statement. Do not let our politicians enable racism to get into our government. Do not let skin color dictate who gets a job or promotion. California prides itself on its diversity, do not let our virtue become a vice and set civil rights back 100 years. I am voting no on this proposition and anyone who asks about the election, this is the one thing I tell people to please vote no on.
Proposition 17
I’m not sold on this either way. I do believe once you are out of prison, there should be no reason we further punish you, and the stripping of voting rights is one of those punishments. However, if part of your sentence was, or became, a stint of parole, then you have not paid your debt to society. Should you then get all your rights restored? I’ll need more time to consider this one.
Proposition 18
What an apt number to give this prop. I’m generally against any lowering of the enfranchisement age, for any reason. I’m actually in favor of raising the voting age to 24, so this is right out for me. I had no idea how the world worked at 17, and took a huge jump into the world by joining the Army. Hell I’m glad my vote got removed while I was in Afghanistan because I didn’t know what I was voting for. Until we get civics education improved in our schools, I can’t stand behind any enfranchisement of children who have to ask to go to the bathroom.
Proposition 19
The cost of wildfire damage is insane. You’ve lost your home, possibly your business, your worldly possessions are ash. After a long fight with the insurance devils you get some pittance to rebuild your home only to have the tax man say since this is a new construction your tax burden has doubled. While the seniors and disabled are important too, I’ve seen too many people be ruined because of our natural ecology.
Proposition 20
Another one I’ll have to think about. I agree with the renaming of these non-violent crimes that are blatantly violent as violent crimes, but the new crimes seem to be a way of making people’s sentences longer. It is a very oddly worded proposition and I wish this came from the legislature so it would be clearer. I fear that if this passes it’ll be struck down in court because of the wording.
Proposition 21
On the surface this looks like something I’d be in favor of. But it also seems like some social engineering by the state I don’t like. For the moment, I’m in, but with some more research I may change my mind on this one. Rent control makes sense in some cases, but like Chinese currency, it only creates a shadow of property value.
Proposition 22
Having done a lot of reading on this one to answer some questions from my IRL friends, I’m generally in favor of this Proposition. It seems to give drivers everything AB 5 was going to give them (except sick time and unemployment) while keeping them as independent contractors. Plus this will keep these apps in the state. Remember the days when you had to call a cab to get home from the bar and it cost you $40? Well that will come back if you don’t vote for this. If it wasn’t for the proposition looking good for the workers I’d never acquiesce to a threat like that, but it does generally look good.
Proposition 23
Honestly, I have no idea on this one. I may not cast a vote on it because I just feel way too unsure on this one. I can see both sides of the argument and I don’t think I know enough either way to decide. Shoot me a comment with your opinions, and please provide some sources for me.
Proposition 24
Anything to keep my data out of corporation’s hands. I’ll have to look into the comment by the opposition stating this was written by social media giants to ensure they still get all your data, but it seems solid.
Proposition 25
I never understood the concept of charging someone with no money $10,000 just so they can go home while they await trial. If you’re wealthy, maybe, but it seems like the cash bail system unfairly targets those without money to the betterment of the bail bonds system. Sorry bail bondsmen, I think your industry is shady.
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