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Ballot measures

Six months after gay and lesbian couples won the right to marry in Massachusetts, opponents of same-sex marriage struck back Tuesday, with voters in 11 states projected to approve constitutional amendments codifying marriage as exclusively being between a man and a woman. (what the hell happened to equal rights for everyone?)

California voters, who faced 16 statewide ballot measures, are projected to pass a measure to establish a constitutional right to conduct research using stem cells and to authorize $3 billion for such research. (what do you guys think on this? Ki's curious)

A ballot measure approving the use of marijuana for medical reasons is projected to pass in Montana. (Think something like this happened in California a few years ago, not sure what happened to it though)

Colorado voters are projected to reject a proposal to change its winner-take-all to allocated electoral votes for presidential candidates.(Not sure what this is, it doesn't seem worded properly))

A Florida measure to require parental notification before minors can obtain an abortion is projected to passed.(What do you guys think about this?)

Gambling is another hot ballot issue, with six states deciding 13 measures.

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[panic3627.livejournal.com]

HEY! I work at a casino! Granted it's a native american casino put up by my tribe! argh. A lot of the money goes to the state, like around $20 mil from EACH tribe in the state of Wisconsin. The rest of the money goes to funding our tribe, health care, education, etc. We look after and take care of the Next Seven Generations. We care about our patrons too! Lots of money also gets donated. Soooo, damnit, leave gambling alone! Well I do agree there should be some sort of involvement, but not to the point where state legislation has complete control over gaming compacts. Argh. Yeah It's a big issue in Wisconsin. Sorry for the rant.