posted 2005/11/03 at 22:51
A little something I thought I'd pass along from Mitch Balonek, former Green Party candidate for Toledo City Council:
The Green Party is endorsing passage of 2 & 3, but does not support 4 & 5. The reason the Green Party and other third parties do not support 4 & 5 is simple: it excludes third parties from participating on these "independent" panels.
Friends, I would like to believe that the two major political parties have third party inclusion in mind when dividing up the state, but you all know that is not true. It is nearly impossible in this state for a third party to get a foothold because the laws for ballot access are ridiculously strict in Ohio. Passing a constitutional amendment establishing a BI-PARTISAN commission will make it even more difficult for third parties. That is why I urge you to vote "NO" on issues 4 & 5.
Third, fourth and fifth parties are the best way to save our democracy. It would force political parties to work in coalitions on common issues, rather than the simple yes/no two party system we have now. The country is prime for third parties. Say yes to third parties; Vote NO on issues 4 & 5.
Oh, and for Christina and Milena: VGCats does an Animal Crossing cartoon.
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