Totally.

Submitted my taxes, both Federal and California, just about an hour ago. Because I only started work last September, I rank in the low income category and my tax percentage is pretty low. JPL deducts a lot for taxes, so I'm getting quite a bundle back.

The second item is that I filled out my absentee ballot. So here we go:
(I'm registered Independent, but asked for a Democrat ballot)

President: John Kerry
This was a no brainer. Wesley Clark is on the ballot, but it wouldn't be much filling in that box. I still have some reservations about Kerry, especially the fact that he's rich as hell and related to some of the biggest wigs on Wall Street, but he's the best so far. FRUCKIN' NADER. I understand that choice is a good thing, but when you're trying to attack something, it's sometimes best to do a direct hit (i.e. 1 contender), rather than a spread out one. If he really wanted Bush out, he should know better.

US Senator: Barbara Boxer
Running unoppsed.

US Represetative (17th District): Sam Farr
I'm still registered to vote in Santa Cruz, so he's the guy. I'll re-register after this election.

State Senator (11th District): Joe Simitian
A tossup. Ballot landed faced down.

Alright, on to the fun part, the propositions.

Prop. 55: YES!
Schools need money, is there anything more that needs to be said. I am a bit surprised that the final price tag more than twice the principal, but I believe education is something worth getting into debt for.

Prop. 56: HAI!
If you don't do your job and pass a budget, you don't get paid. Same in industry, should be same in government.

Prop. 57 & 58: SI
I had to think about this for a few moments. On on hand, it is true that if you're in debt, you really shouldn't get into more debt (there are exceptions, like education). However, do I think that the government is able to recoup from just cutting services? No. Bush is already putting an extra burden on states since he doesn't fund anything but the military (and NASA, I admit). So in the meantime, this seems like a good temporary fix by borrowing some more money to pay off current debts.

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