Comments on: 2006 Election Issue Voting Summary

By: SQD

SQD — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 02:43:20 +0000

For me issue number 1 and 19 were quite confusing. I wish it was put in laymen’s terms.
I hadn’t even heard of issue 42. Its the night before election and I never felt more tired and
confused (wink).

By: Adam Harvey

Adam Harvey — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:36:05 +0000

I noticed the same thing when I worked in NYC, Pete. I actually enjoyed going out!

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:24:06 +0000

As a former smoker and regular bar-goer, I was more or less indifferent to the legislation banning indoor smoking here in NY. That lasted exactly ONE DAY after it went into effect, when I walked into a bar that wasn’t filled with smoke. Now I’m a huge fan. At this point, it’s pretty hard to go out to places in other states.

Also, that was three years ago, and the smoking ban has had pretty much zero financial impact on bars and restaurants.

By: cmh1234

cmh1234 — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:14:06 +0000

Adam,

FYI I came across this report. It’s from the Learn and Earn website, but it seems to actually be prepared by the Board of Regents. They mentioned it at the debate on Monday, but didn’t go into much detail. This doesn’t make the plan sound all that bad. I bet Voinovich won’t be using this at his next press conference. Here’s the link:

By: Adam Harvey

Adam Harvey — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:12:51 +0000

Ah, here are some details. That's about as last minute as you can get.

By: Adam Harvey

Adam Harvey — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:55:32 +0000

What? When did that happen? It is still on the ballot and all the info is still on the SoS website. Huh.

By: Lou

Lou — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:29:46 +0000

Adam,
Issue 1 was withdrawn per Secretary of State (Directive 2006-74). Just an FYI.

By: Adam Harvey

Adam Harvey — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:22:29 +0000

Yeah, when I post my candidate decisions it should be pretty obvious that I’m voting for change. The only way to get government to do anything is to put heat on them. I’m just as tired of the complacency as everyone else. It will be interesting to see what this school reform issue is that you’ve been hearing about. That sounds more like the institutionaly change I want.

By: cmh1234

cmh1234 — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:11:24 +0000

What would be great is if there was a way Ohio could share in the tax revenues the other states get based on how much we support their casinos. Unfortunatley, I think that’s another pipe dream. I honestly don’t know that this is the best solution, I’m just tired of Ohio sitting around and doing nothing about it. I really started paying attention to this thing because I’m really irritated about the way the state ignores the school funding problem. I figured if they actually were going to set up a college tuition program, that would be something that could set Ohio apart from other states. What really frustrated me was when I read about how the government was concerned about the slot machines competing with the lottery and the pressure that would put on our budget because they couldn’t use the slot machine money to cover things up. After I heard that, I read the proposed amendment. It seemed pretty tight, and ever since I’ve been onboard. For as long as I can remember, the Ohio government has never taken action until they were forced, and look where it’s gotten us. We’re definitely in the bottom 5 states on economic growth and college affordability. In the meantime, the only thing that makes me believe the Bob Taft has ever shown up for work is that he’s been in the news for the coin investment scandal. I think if they need a push to react to our current status, and this might be that push, I’m supporting it.

Sorry, here I go again in lecture mode. These issues get me going. Life was a lot easier when next week’s track meet was the biggest worry you had, wasn’t it? Oh well, we’ll see where this thing goes. Either way, I hope it kicks the governments butt’s in gear. I actually heard there is a group planning to put a school reform amendment on the ballot next year. That will be another interesting game of politics. Something to talk about in ’07

By: Adam Harvey

Adam Harvey — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:44:04 +0000

I see where you’re coming from and I agree to some extent with your points, but it isn’t enough to convince me to go for gambling. If I’m wrong, I hope you’re right. I guess we’ll find out a few years from now.

BTW, I grew up in that part of Indiana and used to go to a cross-country meet at Lawrenceburg every year when I was in high school.