November 2, 2008
Ballot Initiatives
We are really proud to let people know that thanks to the whole fandom with special thanks to Leaky, Mugglenet, and of course the Wizard Rock community, the HPA’s Wizard Rock the Vote program registered close to 900 voters! So if you can vote this Tuesday, please do it! And keep in mind, even if you aren’t registered, if you’re in Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, or Wisconsin you can register at the polls on the day of the election. For more on polling locations and other voting info check this out.
Also, I know that whenever I get to the polls I’m frustrated that I don’t know enough about the ballot initiatives going on in my state. Now you can research them by state as well as by issue.
I don’t know too much about each state’s ballot initiatives, but let me comment on the few that I do know of and give my opinion:
If you’re in California Vote No On Proposition 8 that would takeaway same sex marriage. Also, if you’re in Florida, vote no on the Florida Marriage Amendment and if you’re in Arizona, vote no on Proposition 102. These are also both about making same sex marriage illegal. While we haven’t stressed them as much as California because Prop 8 would takeaway same sex marriages that already exist, it is essential that we stop every state from making love illegal.
Further, please if you care about the CARE OF MAGICAL CREATURES and are in California, Vote YES on Proposition 2. According to Kevin Drum: “This initiative requires that farm animals be penned in cages that allow them to lie down, stand up, fully extend their limbs, and turn around freely. In practice, it would affect only the egg industry, and it moves California very moderately in the direction of more humane treatment of farm animals.”
More recommendations to come! Though don’t worry, no one at the HP Alliance is going to tell you who to vote for President! The important thing is that you vote!!!
