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Originally Posted by Charlatan
I find these referendums to be a strange way to run government.
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I understand that the majority isn't always right, but the people have a voice in how certain issues are handled.
Personaly, I would like to see it left to monetary issues. Either raising taxes, getting rid of taxes/services, forcing the energy company to produce zero emission energy and raising the rates, allowing a casino to be built that might not have to pay taxes,...
I'm glad issue 6 failed in Ohio. Even though Argosy was behind it and I don't like the fact that the gambling revenues go to the river casino, Indiana and Detroit/Windsor casinos. But, it was a negative ad/smear campaign that worked on me. I hope that there will be a new casino proposal in the future with better terms.
I don't understand why I now have control of the ground water under my property, except if the public needs it or the government uses it. (Issue 2 or 3)
I am glad that the interest rate was capped at 28%, although I bet we see some of those check cashing places close. That isn't exactly a bad thing either. (Issue 5)
I am wondering what happened to issue 4? It was supposed to mandate that employers had to give sick leave to their employees.