Some thoughts are in order regarding the many ballot questions that South Dakotans will encounter on Nov. 7. First of all, voters should take the time to read the Ballot Question pamphlet put together by the Secretary of State's office. I have found it a valuable resource. I have been surprised how many people have asked me where they can get information on ballot questions. The link above is excellent. The paper copy should be available at your county courthouse.
I predict virtually all these ballot questions fail, with notable exceptions. The default for most people is to vote "no" in ballot questions. They find the language confusing, so they vote for the status quo. I suspect the tobacco tax (Initiated Measure 2) will pass as smokers are an unpopular minority and everyone likes raising taxes on someone else. I doubt any other measures will pass although some have a better chance than others. If Referred Law 6 passes then one presumes Constitutional Amendment C also will. I think Amendments C and F have merit as does Referred Law 6 (although none of the three is problem free). Everything else on the ballot deserves to lose, in my opinion. Contrary opinions welcome.
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