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As you know by now, there are three binding ballot questions on tomorrow’s slate. I’ve given the non-partisan link at the Secretary of State site for all but the non-binding question.
- Question 1 would abolish the income tax. This question is just stupid. Vote no.
- Question 2 would decriminalize marijuana, making simple possession of an ounce or less an issue for civil courts. This seems like a good idea to me. I found the arguments against it unpersuasive as did my students. Vote Yes.
- Question 3 would ban dog-racing in the state. Dog racing is cruel and the industry is dying. Aside from exaggerating the number of jobs that would be lost, the industry hasn’t offered compelling or honest arguments against this question. Your veterinarian supports it. Vote Yes.
- A fourth non-binding question encourages our state representative to support certain green energy policies. I’m voting yes. It gives Rep. Ellen Story something to encourage greener policies.
Mark
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1 Kate
// Nov 4, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Just a note on question three, which I voted in favor of. Over the weekend I was approached by a woman on the street in Northampton who was a greyhound owner and vehemently against question three. She claimed that “greyhounds love to run, and the owners of racing dogs love them and take great care of them.” Additionally, she claimed that thousands of greyhounds would be euthanized as a result of question three passing. I have no first hand experience with any racing dog owners, but can only react to footage I have seen which does not paint a pretty picture of life for these animals.
I do agree that the owners of active racing greyhounds “who love their dogs as any pet owner would” ( her words), will choose to unload these dogs once racing is banned. I encourage folks looking for a new dog to consider adopting one of the many greyhounds who will be looking for a job if question three passes. While greyhounds are not always to be trusted around cats and other small animals, those we have boarded here at Bed and Bowl have shown themselves to be gentle and loving companion animals.
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