How many signatures does it take to get a CA initiative on the ballot?

Pab Sungenis

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Thu Nov-06-08 03:11 PM
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How many signatures does it take to get a CA initiative on the ballot?

I think I might like to donate to one that seeks to ban all civil marriage. What's good for the goose....

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Kerrytravelers

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Thu Nov-06-08 03:12 PM
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1. A little over 600,000 I believe.

It is way too easy to get a proposition on the ballot. Each year, there is more and more and more nonsense to wade through.

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nadinbrzezinski

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Thu Nov-06-08 03:14 PM
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2. And a million dollars

the system should be scrapped

I am getting to the point of going... no across the board, regardless

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NorCalDem

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Thu Nov-06-08 03:36 PM
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8. I usually do go "NO" across the board.

I figure if the law was a truly good idea, chances are it should be introduced and debated in the state legislature (you know, LIKE EVERY OTHER LAW). The only reason someone makes it a "proposition" is usually because the idea is so ludicrous that they know it has no chance in hell of making it through the state legislature, so they're trying to game the system.

I voted NO across the board this time (I always do) and yet Prop 2 & 8 both passed, which is 'funny' (in a hilariously sad kinda way), because apparently the state of California cares more about farm animal rights than they do about Gay people's rights...

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nadinbrzezinski

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Thu Nov-06-08 04:02 PM
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9. Don't forget 11

which will make this state red... and my fave, four... that one the campaign did a good job

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malletgirl02

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Thu Nov-06-08 03:15 PM
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3. Propositions

Edited on Thu Nov-06-08 03:16 PM by malletgirl02

You know, I have always thought the propositions thing in California was kind of stupid.

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meegbear

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Thu Nov-06-08 03:17 PM
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4. I think one that bans "special rights" to Mormons would be better ...

it's a lifestyle choice they made and they're trying to indoctrinate members into their radical lifestyle. THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!

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crikkett

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Thu Nov-06-08 03:20 PM
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5. google the california secretary of state's site. I read it the other day

but I have to go sorry.

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tjwash

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Thu Nov-06-08 03:26 PM
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6. 694,354...I know, it's a strange number

Don't know where they came up with it.

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dkofos

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Thu Nov-06-08 03:29 PM
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7. Why not one to eliminate tax exempt status for ALL churches and church owned

property.
With such massive debt and rising budget deficits California
can no longer afford to give a free ride to religious clubs.

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