The Ballroom
Supported SOS Audience but Doesn't Props 1 & 2
RECEIVED Thu., May 11, 2006
Dear Editor:
In 1991, before very many people had even heard of SOS, I made a substantial contribution; I spent many hours entering voter registration numbers on petition sheets – unpaid of course, petition drives weren't a business in those days. I helped create Travis Audubon Society's support of the original proposition. I had nothing to do with writing it, but I knew those that did, and the original SOS was never intended to be a first step. It was a well-written proposition meant to be the last word. My feelings about the environment and politics have not changed. I am opposed to Propositions 1 and 2, as are most of the people I have admired in this fight. I know Proposition 1, is bad and I think Proposition 2 is bad.
At the time of the first referendum, we regarded ballot access as difficult and we were careful. Now initiatives are common and poorly written. 'Tis sad.
In 1991, before very many people had even heard of SOS, I made a substantial contribution; I spent many hours entering voter registration numbers on petition sheets – unpaid of course, petition drives weren't a business in those days. I helped create Travis Audubon Society's support of the original proposition. I had nothing to do with writing it, but I knew those that did, and the original SOS was never intended to be a first step. It was a well-written proposition meant to be the last word. My feelings about the environment and politics have not changed. I am opposed to Propositions 1 and 2, as are most of the people I have admired in this fight. I know Proposition 1, is bad and I think Proposition 2 is bad.
At the time of the first referendum, we regarded ballot access as difficult and we were careful. Now initiatives are common and poorly written. 'Tis sad.
Raymond Heitmann
