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Are you happy with your local elections?

Posted: Nov 7, 2012

My President, Senator, House Rep, State reps elected and amendments all turned out for the best. Voted down that crazy voter ID and marriage amendment. I feel like I can breathe and sleep a little easier.

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So-so - RC

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There are a couple that did not go the way I had hoped, but the ones regarding human trafficking, education funding, revision of the 3-strikes law to only include violent crimes and energy funding were passed. :)

YES! Oregon said NO to marijuana. - Here I thought Oregon would have been the first.

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Then again, just cross over Portland and you are in Vancouver, WA to go ahead and smoke all the pot you want.

Too bad. Better luck next time. By then - perhaps Oregonians will realize

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the mind-boggling costs of the drug wars, in terms of SENSELESS deaths and violent free-world crimes, further unsupportable expansions of the prison-industrial complex populated by non-violent offenders, and the detrimental effects the $1 trillion dollar debacle that has failed to put a dent in demand, not to mention the potential to offer treatment and rehab for patients addicted to chemical compounds. Along those same lines, they will sit idly by and watch WA and CO cash in on increased tax revenues and marijuana tourism (I'll be one of the first in line for that) and see how other states take more sensible approaches to the question of medical marijuana, which has been documented to be beneficial for such conditions as:

1. Alzheimer's Disease
2. Anorexia
3. AIDS
4. Arthritis
5. Cachexia
6. Cancer
7. Crohn's Disease
8. Epilepsy
9. Glaucoma
10. HIV
11. Migraines
12. Multiple Sclerosis
13. Nausea
14. Chronic pain.
15. Spasticity
16. Wasting Syndrome
17. Diabetic neuropathy.
18. Premenstrual syndrome.
19. Post menopausal syndrome.
20. Depression

IMO, it's criminal NOT to provide access to less costly treatments (as is the nod to GIANT-Pharma) for such devastating, life-altering conditions that can often lead to permanent disabilities and increased costs to support those patients who just might otherwise be able to become more employable, functional and productive.

I agree with you completely - RC

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Big Pharma can poison people with pharmaceuticals, but God forbid marijuana be used medically.

The war on drugs is an epic failure, and it has cost us too much money.

A "yes" vote here in WA. - My reasoning...

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People use it now illegally, so why not regulate it like alcohol and cigarettes to generate tax revenue? Plus, hopefully those who could benefit from it medically will have easier access. And, finally, hopefully it helps run most of the illegal growers out of business.

BTW, it may take a while for it to actually become legal. The federal govt still considers it illegal, and federal laws supercede state laws. This could be a big headache for President Obama and the WA State governer to reach a compromise.

Most definitely. H-town voted for an historic 2.7 billion - and can now look forward to

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a city transformation that will include new and improved parks with environment- and health-friendly interconnected hike and bike trails, flora beautification and protection for natural preservation pockets across the entirity of our vast sprawl, new and restored school buildings, fire stations, libraries (which took a severe hit after the recession with an alarming number of closures), more job training sites, expansion of our awesome community college system and our efficient public transportation and rail system to accommodate our growth. We are very optimistic and enthusiastic about moving forward through the 21st century and enjoy hands-on involvement while watching our multicultural, cutting-edge hometown thrive and flourish.

Could not be prouder. Community spirit turned out en force with guns-ablazing and Made. It. Happen.

Where's H-town and who's paying for all those transformations? - Truthhurts

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I'm being serious about this. There are a lot of towns that start with "H."

Will the federal government be paying for this or local government?

Does H-town have enough money in their budget for it or will taxes be going up?

The transformation sounds fantastic but only if it won't cost taxpayers of the town, county, state, or countries taxpayers any extra.

Some are okay with their taxes going up. - RC

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for the right reasons.

I voted for a temporary raise in taxes in my state to aid in childhood development programs. I think it's worth it, in the long run, and so did my state.

I'm not being mean here but when has there ever been a "temporary" raise in taxes? - backwards typist

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I've heard the same thing where I live "oh, this will only be temporary for at the most, 5 years," and 10 years later, we're still paying the temporary tax and lo and behold, they just doubled it this year.

It's bad enough that we have to pay taxes for the "privilege of working and breathing" but to double a temporary tax....well, I just can't post the words here. LOL

I'm okay with that, BT - RC

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If it ends up being a very non-temporary tax, that's okay. I want this state to prosper and I want our kids to grow up knowledgeable. I'm willing to pay extra for that.

Houston Texas and WE are paying for it via tax and - our corps who often step up

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to support such efforts as public broadcasting, reforestation, disaster relief and the like. Mayor Anise Parker, a proponent of sustainable/renewable energies, is doing her part by heading up a 38-member delegation on an eight-day trade mission, sponsored by the Houston-based bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce. We have always embraced our diversity here, so this effort is aimed at expanding our city’s international business center role for the energy industry, which she recognizes is in transition from old to new. The intent is also to strengthen the city’s commercial and cultural ties with the Gulf region and promote products, services and technologies to businesses abroad. The delegation is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. These partnernships were also pursued by Mayors Bill White and Lee Brown, which yielded new direct air service between Houston and the Middle East and the opening of a Qatar Petroleum regional office in Houston....INsourced jobs and big bucks!

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