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On the Massachusetts Ballot there were 3 questions that were up for voting.

The questions were the following

1.) In 2009 cut income tax by 50% then eliminate income tax in 2010

2.) This will make it so that if you are caught with a small amount of marijuana < 1 oz. you will get a fine rather than criminal charges.

3.) Ban dog racing in Mass. This would put 1000’s of people out of work.

Now I agreed with questions 1 and 2 but I disagreed with question 3. My opinions really do not matter so let’s get down to what the real voting results were.

1.) NO
I am not entirely sure why the majority of people did not want the tax cut especially with how the economy is today. I personally wanted this tax cut. I know I as well as many other residents could use it.

2.) YES
You will now be able to posses up to an ounce of marijuana without it going on your criminal history. You will get a fine though.

3.) YES
Sure with the way the economy is lets just put thousands of people out of work and onto the street. I can only imagine how many peoples homes will be foreclosed on now. Dog racing brings a lot of money to the businesses in the area, you need to keep in mind people come from all over to to to the races. They are spending money at local shops and hotels if they come from out of town, all income businesses will not have now. So yes you can now carry up to an ounce of marijuana but god forbid dogs running around a track.

I personally cannot wait to get away from “Tax-A-Chussets” personally.

What are your thoughts or feelings on these ballot questions?

This morning I made sure that I found time to go out and cast my vote. We walked the kid to school and then walked to the voting station. I was shocked that I did not have to wait in line. Actually the entire process took me 10 minutes max. This was my first time voting at an election, however I think now that I am getting older I will pay more attention and be sure to vote all the time.

I voted for Obama of-course. I also voted on the local state level. This is how I voted for the local level on Questions 1-3:

1.) YES
2.) YES
3.) NO

Did you get off your butt today and vote yet? Let me know!