Arizona's State

Okay.  Hopefully you've already read my national post.  This is going to have a somewhat different tone.  By the issue:

PROPOSITIONS

Proposition 100 - Yay no new property taxes.

Proposition 101 - "Protect Medical Choice" - This one had me torn.  I actually changed my vote as I was driving to the polling place.  I don't really care, because I don't see socialized medicine as a state issue.  I don't think that the socialized medicine threat will come from the state, and if it's a federal issue, then our little proposition won't do anything to stop it.  I voted yes for the ideology.  But I don't care how this one turns out.

Proposition 102 - Marriage Amendment - At this point, it appears that this proposition will pass.  I do believe that this proposition is necessary.  I would be happy to discuss my beliefs on this issue with anybody.  Please understand that I would welcome legislation for domestic partners of all types to enjoy the benefits of shared health coverage, property ownership, and hospital visits.  This legislation will protect my religion from claims of discrimination and will ensure that the education of my children, should it happen in Arizona, will not be contrary to my beliefs.

Proposition 105 - "Majority" - It is silly to consider non-voters as no-voters.  I'm glad that this is handily defeated.

Proposition 200 - Payday Loans - Heck yes!  This makes me so happy.  Payday loans take advantage of citizens.  I'm glad that voters saw through the incredible money that the payday loan centers poured into this issue.  I look forward to the day when their legislative permission to exist ends.

Proposition 201 - Homeowners' Bill of Rights - I don't think that this would help homeowners.  I don't mind that it failed.  There are other routes to get homebuilders to do what they should.

Proposition 202 - Stop Illegal Hiring - I'm glad that voters realized that this would roll back more powerful legislation.

Proposition 300 - State Legislators' Salaries - Come on folks.  Give legislators some dough.  Their salaries are pitiful.  Worse than schoolteachers!  I don't mind this time, but if I ever run, I'll need a bit more.  So keep that in mind.  It's not very much money, at least compared to the money that Gov. Nappy has thrown away.

CORPORATION COMMISSION

This makes me sad.  Very sad.  The solar team is a joke.  I've attended the debates.  They don't know the damage that they will cause.  100% solar is not the answer.  I won't whine too much more, but I am WAY glad that my new house is in SRP's service territory.  APS rates will go up.  Unfortunately, since SRP's power plant siting and line siting is also under the control of the ACC, SRP rates will probably go up too, but at least SRP won't be bound by silly renewable mandates.  Barry Wong is an Arizona superstar, and I believe that pure ignorance has prevented Arizona from making the correct decision here.

TUCSON

What the heck is wrong with Tucson?  Pima County is outta control.  They need to be moved to New Mexico or something.  Too Democrat.  

LEGISLATURE

No surprises.  Get to work, representatives!

SHERIFF JOE

Of course.  Keep it up, boss.