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How I Am Voting – Colorado Amendments & Referendums

Colorado has the longest ballot in 96 years, and I’ve read it may be the longest ballot in the country. With numerous amendments and a few referendums, almost all center on whether you want to give government greater power or not.

The Colorado Constitution is the governing document of our state. Amendments are not the answer which should first be sought to remedy social issues/problems, just as tax increases are not the solution either.

I decided how I would be voting on all the amendments (except two) and referendums about two weeks ago. As of this week, after additional research and thought, I have now decided on those two amendments, and thus now post how I am voting on all of them.

(If you’re interested in learning about each amendment and referendum listed below, you may visit the online version of the 2008 State Ballot Information Booklet in English
or in Spanish.

How I Am Voting, Colorado’s Election – November 4, 2008

Amendment 46: YES

Amendment 47: YES

Amendment 48: NO

Amendment 49: YES

Amendment 50: YES

Amendment 51: NO

Amendment 52: NO

Amendment 53: NO

Amendment 54: NO

Amendment 55: NO

Amendment 56: NO

Amendment 57: NO

Amendment 58: NO

Amendment 59: NO

Referendum L: YES

Referendum M: YES

Referendum N: YES

Referendum O: NO