State measure 50- Yes or No?

[Beaverhausen]

Filling out my ballot in anticipation of Tuesday.

What say you on 50?

Thanks!

[Tikki]

1. I believe the Cal Dem Party says yes...I have my concerns, though.

It seems ultra political and could cost the CA tax payers a lot of money in the long run if proven only for political reasons..

Tikki

[Nictuku]

3. It could have political power, yes

They way I read it, (and did some research for it), it says that the California legislators can suspended a member (I read somewhere that an example of suspension could be due to being indicted). They can already do that, but they can not also suspend their pay. This measure allows pay to be suspended as well. Otherwise, someone indicted (and even convicted I think), can continue to collect salary and/or retirement payments.

I voted yes because I'm all for deeper consequences for political corruption. And this seemed a small, but possibly effective way of discouraging said corruption.

However, I think this one can also be misused, used like a big stick. Though I think I need a more clear description of under what situations can the legislators suspend a member.

[Tikki]

5. I voted yes...on the Cal Dem Party recommendation...I hope it only works the way intended.

Tikki

[Nictuku]

2. I had a difficult time with that one as well

I couldn't find any progressive sites that were either for it or against it. In the end, I voted yes, because the R's were against it.

[onecaliberal]

4. Republicans are against, tells me it's probably a good thing. I'm going to vote yes on it.

[SunSeeker]

6. I voted Yes on all the propositions/measures. nt

[KamaAina]

7. I voted No based on the due process concerns expressed in this thread.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/104013909

And I've got to wonder if the authors have a specific legislator or legislators in mind.

[baran]

8. Progressive Dem Club of So Bay Opposes

http://prodems.nationbuilder.com/endorsements

[pennylane100]

9. I am not sure how I will vote on this.

My only concern is that if an indicted person was acquitted after a trial, it would be very hard for them to suddenly have not income while awaiting trial. Maybe we could pay them while waiting for trial and if they are found guilty, they would have to pay the money back.