Being Sold the Illusion of Participation -- "Prop 14 is a Lie"

New Green Party Video --

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSNNapBkyVo

What the Prop 14 ballot language fails to mention is that in the election that counts, the general election, we wont be able to choose "any candidate". We'll have only two choices -- and if you want to write in a name, forget it. Write-in votes will be banned. An odd way to "increase the right to participate" !

In reality, we're being sold the illusion of participation. A blanket primary like Top Two requires more money to win, making the influence of money even greater. Then, the candidates with the most special interest money will be our ONLY choices in November.

http://www.stoptoptwo.org/

SF Bay Guardian:
There are plenty of pitfalls here, the most worrisome being that it would drive up the cost of elections and give more moneyed (and corporate-allied) candidates a sharper competitive edge while elbowing out progressives. It would allow Republicans to play a role in what would normally be Democratic primaries (and vice versa.) The measure would also make it nearly impossible for smaller parties — the Green Party, for example — to offer candidates in the November elections.
Bad idea, bad process, Vote no.
http://www.sfbg.com/2010/04/27/endorsements-state-ballot-measures