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I understand the visceral responses to this issue-- I'm as protective of my so-called rights to privacy as the next person. But. . . I guess my much-revered high school civics teacher was wrong when he impressed us with the notion that signing a petition to put a measure on the ballot was just that: stating your support that it be put on the ballot-- technically, it's not an indicator of whether the signer AGREES with the intent of the measure. I sign petitions regardless of how I might ultimately vote on the issue b/c I believe that's the underlying driving force behind the democratic process--- the old "let's vote on it and let the chips fall where they may" approach. In that light, it doesn't matter who signs what petition. Have I missed this point in the discussion this mormning? Hopelessly naive?

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I'm in my 60s and child-free--partly by choice, partly by circumstance. I never felt much pressure from family or friends when I was younger, but NOW--the implications of being GRANDchild-less are looming. Proud and induglent grandparents are far more annoying than anyone was during "child-bearing" days. . . and--socially--I feel more out-of-the-loop. Interesting. . .  

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