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TheOtherMark t1_ix6evbs wrote

Reply to comment by TankGirlwrx in Democrat Chris Poulos Won His Connecticut House Race by a Single Vote by poliscijunki

I haven't been able to find the other ballot measure outcomes. My brother told me Question 4 did pass but I haven't found proof. As this sub discussed, voting "yes" was a bad idea.

article on the question

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TankGirlwrx t1_ix7u0gq wrote

Honestly, that question was so poorly worded and probably on purpose. Thanks for the links

It’s weird that the “yes” signs had the love your library slogan on them, and unlike others I saw them next to all sorts of other political signs. I feel like I voted the wrong way now, and I’m pissed they worded that question the way they did

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TheOtherMark t1_ix83ims wrote

The Republicans who want more control over the library wanted it to be confusing so they can override your critical thinking and vote their way. They love those lawn signs because they remove all nuance from the equation. "The library told me to vote yes? Good enough for me!" But if you research the town charter and state statutes, and you consider what the question asks you to change from the status quo, a reasonable voter probably doesn't come to the conclusion they want.

No matter how you voted on the question, this is a good experience and a valuable lesson. You went out and voted, that's good. Now you have to become an informed voter.

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TankGirlwrx t1_ix83y99 wrote

The frustrating thing is I usually consider myself informed! This question was a surprise to me like the day before election day and honestly, I probably should have just not filled that one in, knowing I didn't have enough info. I find it fairly difficult to find good info on local referendums though (which is probably also by design in this town...)

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TheOtherMark t1_ix8868r wrote

Then you're already doing better than half of Southington. XD

I usually look up the sample ballot by the end of October and spend an afternoon figuring out how I want to vote on everything. The real ballots rarely (but can) change by election time. The library question did have me dig deeper than normal, but the town charter and CT laws are all available online. And I guess if all else fails, you could always ask reddit (and deal with all that entails lol).

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TankGirlwrx t1_ix8daul wrote

I do wish I hadn't missed the thread here before the election, that would have been helpful! Thanks for the kind words :)

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AugustusPompeianus t1_ix8id2x wrote

The library is place to go for access for good quality news while allowing patrons access to internet and books of all opinions.

Librarians (or their board of directors) have the opinions they have for a good reason.

It's a sad hill to die on to regulate libraries.

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frissonFry t1_ix7zu8y wrote

People did choose the worst option, but I can't find the article now. It was fairly easy for me to find only a few days after the election though.

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