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Wednesday, October 31, 2007

What editorial boards are saying about I-960

Permanent Defense, the AARP, the League of Women Voters, Washington fire fighters, teachers, nurses, business and environmental groups – over 120 organizations statewide -- all oppose Initiative 960 because it would paralyze our government.

Newspapers across Washington are urging their readers to vote NO on I-960:

The Yakima Herald Republic calls Tim Eyman’s I-960 a “cynical ploy” for limiting voter information.

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer calls it “a straitjacket.”

The Columbian “strongly recommends a ‘No’ vote on I-960, joining a large chorus of organizations, public officials and other newspapers.”

The Tacoma News Tribune criticizes I-960’s “overly prescriptive mandates that could bog down the Legislature and the ballot.”

The Tri-City Herald says it would have “costly and overzealous outcomes” and concludes “I-960 just doesn't make sense for Washington voters.”

The Walla Walla Union Bulletin says “I-960 should be rejected.”

The Olympian says I-960 will cost “taxpayers millions...” and call the requirement that legislators vote on nickel increases in fees “beyond reason.”

# Posted by Permanent Defense staff at 8:09 PM |  

Friday, October 12, 2007

NO on I-960 campaign ads now airing

The NO on I-960 coalition has released its first television ad highlighting the waste and paralysis that Tim Eyman's latest proposal would create if it ever became law.

You can watch the ad at YouTube.

# Posted by Permanent Defense staff at 4:22 PM |  

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