Who's it gonna be? - Beyond Tiki

M martiki Official Mixologist http://www.smugglerscovesf.com Joined: Mar 29, 2002 Posts: 3059	M martiki Posted posted on Fri, Aug 8, 2003 6:09 PM HP- we need to not be talking politics here. However I'm going to have to say two things: The Vehicle License Fee: Is returning to the level it was at only 5 years ago. The legislation that reduced it in 1998 carried a provision that the VLF could be increased again if there were insufficient funds available in the General Fund to continue to support the discount. That was built into the 1998 decision from the very start, before Davis took office. We've just had it good for a while here. There (obviously) is no money anymore. I'm going to feel this REAL hard as I have a 2002 car. (Fact section ends/Personal opinion begins here:)Personally, I accept it as a way to help out the state budget and as the price you pay to drive in the most beautiful state in the union. Remember: Driving is a privledge, not a right. If you want to save money, drive in an ugly state. FAR more important point: Without taking sides, let me just say this: It's easy to get caught up in all the drama about the recall election, but here's the important thing: Please, please, PLEASE take this election seriously. The problems faced by this state are vast. This really isn't a big joke, no matter what it looks like. Please seriously consider the candidates and their platforms and make an informed decision when you go to vote (and PLEASE vote). Do honestly what you feel is right for the state and vote with your head. OK, I guess I am saying this: DON'T throw your vote away on Gary Coleman or a porn star. It's way too important to fuck around with. Sorry to lay my heavy trip on everyone.

HP- we need to not be talking politics here. However I'm going to have to say two things:

The Vehicle License Fee: Is returning to the level it was at only 5 years ago. The legislation that reduced it in 1998 carried a provision that the VLF could be increased again if there were insufficient funds available in the General Fund to continue to support the discount. That was built into the 1998 decision from the very start, before Davis took office. We've just had it good for a while here. There (obviously) is no money anymore. I'm going to feel this REAL hard as I have a 2002 car. (Fact section ends/Personal opinion begins here:)Personally, I accept it as a way to help out the state budget and as the price you pay to drive in the most beautiful state in the union. Remember: Driving is a privledge, not a right. If you want to save money, drive in an ugly state.
FAR more important point:

Without taking sides, let me just say this: It's easy to get caught up in all the drama about the recall election, but here's the important thing: Please, please, PLEASE take this election seriously. The problems faced by this state are vast. This really isn't a big joke, no matter what it looks like. Please seriously consider the candidates and their platforms and make an informed decision when you go to vote (and PLEASE vote). Do honestly what you feel is right for the state and vote with your head.

OK, I guess I am saying this: DON'T throw your vote away on Gary Coleman or a porn star. It's way too important to fuck around with.

Sorry to lay my heavy trip on everyone.

Post #46983 by martiki on Fri, Aug 8, 2003 6:09 PM