I don't have time to do a thorough response to Jason's thoughtful post, but one reason to support Amendment C has just occurred in New Jersey. While it is not clear exactly what this ruling means, it certainly is one step towards judicially imposed same-sex marriage. See Ed Whelan for more on the New Jersey ruling.
It seems to me that Amendment D will have the effect of raising the cost of real estate. It will create a disincentive for people to sell property because they will then likely see a big increase in their property taxes. The supply of property on the market will thus shrink, creating a housing shortage, raising the price for everyone. Amendment D seems very similar to the (in)famous Prop. 13 in California which is one major contributor to their exorbitant cost of real estate.
Referred Law 6 has been talked to death. I doubt many minds are changing at this point. I post an email from a reader:
I agree that far too many people do not take personal responsibility for their personal actions, in all aspects of life, but if we can save a few human beings from being tossed in the trash can then we have done a good thing. Some will go to Minnesota or elsewhere to get rid of their “problem,” but if our law forces a few to pause and rethink their choice, then a few more individuals will be around to enrich our lives.
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