By Susan Hardee Steger
September 28, 2020
Click here for information on six amendments on the Florida ballot.
The Florida League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, offers voters a well researched source of information on the six Florida Ballot Amendments. Opposition or support for each amendment is listed along with the originator and sponsors, groups supporting or opposing , and an easy to understand, “A Yes vote will . . .” and a “No vote will . . .” section.
According to the Florida League of Women Voters, “There are 6 Amendments on the November ballot. Two were proposed by the Florida Legislature and four by citizen initiative.[Click here] for “summaries of each amendment and the positions our state board has taken on them.”
The League of Women Voters has always had a moderate, down to earth, common sense review of ballot proposals. I respect their opinions. The Florida chapter policy to not endorse any tax measure that is in the Constitution, however, is misplaced. Sometimes one wants to protect a particular tax measure, such as school funding, by putting it in the Constitution. For those amendments on the ballot this year, we should look at other opinions regarding whether to vote for them or not.
I wonder how they can claim to be unaffiliated with any party, seeing that they lean so far left with their opinions? First off, ANY change to the Constitution should take a LOT of effort, and they seem willing to allow liberal items be rammed through in one referendum.
Additionally, they are certainly willing to allow ANY funding sources to be up for grabs, restricting limitations in the Constitution.
These are Democrats in sheep’s clothing.
In the interest of fairness and balance, perhaps mention other major advocacy groups such as the Chamber of Commerce. Media coverage on these 6 Amendments do mention the key advocates. Why is the Observer offering only one? Are you offering an opinion piece, if so please so advise the reader. Media fairness and honesty is a rare commodity these days.
We have two Mr MacDougall. Tax Watch was posted on Sept 19.