Opinion

November 1, 2006

State Assembly

By Staff

The choice between Pedro Nava and Cristina Carre

November 1, 2006

House of Representatives

By Staff

The Daily Nexus is still baffled by the time Lois Capps supported an amendment to ban flag burning, but we still overwhelmingly support this wonderful woman who has showed incredible dedication to the environment, health...

November 1, 2006

United States Senate

By Staff

While his website tells us that “Dick Mountjoy is a no-nonsense conservative Republican who believes in God, Country and Family in that order,” we at the Daily Nexus feel that this candidate cannot possibly c...

November 1, 2006

Prop. 1b

By Staff

This proposition requires that revenue from a tax on motor vehicle fuel be only used for transportation project. Though roads need improvement, they are not California’s biggest priorities. In times of emergency, i...

November 1, 2006

Prop 1c

By Staff

While this proposition makes an attempt to provide a solution for low-income families, disabled people and military veterans, it fails to address true economic issues that face these groups. Houses built for these people...

November 1, 2006

Prop 1d

By Staff

California’s public K-12 system is currently ranked near the bottom in the United States and it needs all the money it can get. Too many classrooms are overcrowded and teachers are taking care of more students than...

November 1, 2006

Prop 1e

By Staff

The state is overdue for a large-scale natural disaster. This proposition would fix levies that are not properly equipped for handling earthquakes and floods. It also protects California’s vital supply of drinking ...

November 1, 2006

Measure D.

By Staff

With the loss of UCSB student Kendra Payne last winter, and two bicycle accidents involving two elementary school students this past fall, it is evident that Santa Barbara must fix its roads. This measure also provides a...

November 1, 2006

Prop 83

By Staff

Placing GPS devices on felony sex offenders will cost the state millions. It is also a completely ineffective way of reducing sexual assault. Additionally, this may have a slippery slope effect as it sets a bad precedent...

November 1, 2006

Prop 84

By Staff

Proposition 84 provides flood control and protects California’s drinking water as well as its parks and forests. As water becomes scarce in California, it is important to prevent a future water war in which regions...

November 1, 2006

Prop 85

By Staff

This proposition puts unnecessary pressure on young pregnant girls and could lead these individuals to seek illegal abortions. While it would be nice if all parents could be involved in their children’s lives, cert...

November 1, 2006

Prop 86

By Staff

While an enormous tax on cigarettes and tobacco may deter some from smoking, it also may force tobacco to become a smuggled drug, much like marijuana currently is. In addition, only a small percent of the tax actually go...

November 1, 2006

Prop 87

By Staff

Though Proposition 87 claims it would be illegal to pass the cost of the tax on to consumers, there is no way to prove that oil companies won’t find another route. These companies are experts in hiding money, and c...

November 1, 2006

Prop 88

By Staff

Spending $50 on each parcel of land is not going to make a difference in the school system. While every little bit can help, this proposition doesn’t assist the poor districts that need it. In addition, due to infl...

November 1, 2006

Prop 89

By Staff

This proposition assures California voters that everyone can run for a state office without having to take money from special interest groups. Unfortunately, the money would come from a 0.2 percent tax on all incorporate...

November 1, 2006

Prop 90

By Staff

The loose language of this proposition could lead to frivolous lawsuits from property owners annoyed by any little thing the government regulates on their land. Under this proposition, the government would have to give c...