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Prop 1e

November 1, 2006 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...
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Measure D.

November 1, 2006 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 mea...
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Prop 83

November 1, 2006 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 ...
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Prop 84

November 1, 2006 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 ...
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Prop 85

November 1, 2006 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...
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Prop 86

November 1, 2006 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...
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Prop 87

November 1, 2006 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...
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Prop 88

November 1, 2006 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 a...
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Prop 89

November 1, 2006 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 ta...
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Prop 90

November 1, 2006 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 ...
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Prop 1a

November 1, 2006 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 t...
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Healing the Hurt

October 31, 2006 by Staff

Ross shoppers are afflicted with the debilitating disease I like to call "Shit Hoarding."
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Technology Bytes: PS3 Pwned By Old-Fashioned NES

October 31, 2006 by Matt Suedkamp

So, I was sitting at home, minding my own business, attempting to think of ways to entertain myself besides throwing water balloons at the people meandering down Sabado Retarde at 1:30 in the morning,...
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Liberty Belle: Uninformed Voters Harm CA Economy

October 31, 2006 by Courtney Stevens

As Americans, and particularly as Californians, we have a tendency to approach problems in two ways. The first is to throw money at it - or at least impose a new tax to coerce money from the state's h...
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