[friday-follies] Anyone up for a Proposition Party?

[Cheryl Morris]

I'm going to decline. It is important but .....

cheryl


Quoting Michael Siladi <msiladi at ix.netcom.com>:

> Folks:
>
> It's that time again. There are lots of propositions (17!) on the  
> California ballot, plus a lot of local issue to be decided on  
> November 8th.
>
> For those not familiar with the concept, a "Proposition Party" is a  
> gathering where we discuss the merits and drawbacks of the various  
> state and local ballot measures.  This is not about "how to vote",  
> but instead it is focused on "what exactly are we voting on", and  
> determining what "yes" and "no" votes mean with respect to each  
> ballot measure.
>
> Typically, we gather on a Sunday before the election, bring our  
> voter pamphlets, newspaper editorials and reviews, web page  
> print-outs, campaign materials, opinion pieces, and any other  
> background materials, and discuss each measure.  Hopefully, we do  
> this calmly and thoughtfully.
>
> In the past, we've done this at the Sunnyvale Sweet Tomatoes (after  
> Sunday Brunch clears out, we can have several hours of "quiet" time  
> where we won't disturb anyone.  I also think that doing this after  
> eating yields better dialog.
>
> I'd like to suggest either Sunday October 30 or Sunday November 6,  
> about Noon-ish (or so).  Sweet Tomatoes in Sunnyvale can work for us  
> (dress warmly as we'll probably be on the patio with space heaters.)  
>  Other possibilities include Hobee's, Black Bear Diner, El Torito  
> (Milpitas) or someone's home (with a potluck?) However, I'm open to  
> suggestions for alternate locations, dates and times.
>
> Please remember that democracy is not a spectator sport.
>
> Regards,
> Michael
>
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