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Continue reading →: Measure 76 (1999) – Amends Constitution: Requires light and heavy motor vehicles to proportionately
Taxation/Transportation Passed Special Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Based on the biblical ‘Open Pit’ law (Exodus 21); those who cause damage or wear (trucks) should pay for it. Summary Requires that taxes on cars and trucks be fair and proportionate to the wear and tear they cause to highways. Biblical…
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Continue reading →: Measure 75 (1999) – Amends Constitution: A person convicted of certain crimes cannot serve on grand
Criminal Justice Passed Special Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Biblical jurors (elders) were men of good reputation and character; modern juries need this ‘overhauling’ to return to biblical roots. Summary Disqualifies felons and certain misdemeanants from serving on juries. Biblical Reasoning Principles Applied: Representative Government (Acts 6:3) Election Results 58%…
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Continue reading →: Measure 74 (1999) – Amends Constitution: Requires terms of imprisonment announced in court be fully
Criminal Justice Passed Special Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Restores judicial authority; judges (Biblical elders/rulers), not bureaucrats or computers, should determine punishment. Summary mandates that prisoners serve their full sentence unless the sentencing judge authorizes a reduction. Biblical Reasoning Principles Applied: Punishing Evildoers (Romans 13:4) Election Results 53% 47% YesNo…
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Continue reading →: Measure 73 (1999) – Amends Constitution: Limits immunity from criminal prosecution of person ordered
Criminal Justice Failed Special Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Protection against self-incrimination is a biblical right (Jesus refused to testify against himself); this measure erodes that protection. Summary Allows the state to compel testimony without granting full immunity from prosecution. Biblical Reasoning Principles Applied: Representative Government (Acts 6:3) Election Results…
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Continue reading →: Measure 72 (1999) – Amends Constitution: Allows murder conviction by 11 to 1 jury verdict
Criminal Justice Failed Special Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Given the poor quality of modern jurors (lack of biblical knowledge), the unanimity requirement is a necessary safeguard against injustice. Summary Permits a non-unanimous (11-1) jury verdict for murder convictions. Biblical Reasoning Principles Applied: Representative Government (Acts 6:3) Election Results 45%…
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Continue reading →: Measure 71 (1999) – Amends Constitution: Limits pretrial release of accused persons in order to prot
Criminal Justice Passed Special Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Applies the ‘notorious ox’ principle (Exodus 21) where known dangerous agents must be restrained to protect life. Summary Denies bail/pretrial release to accused violent felons if they pose a danger to the public. Biblical Reasoning Principles Applied: Punishing Evildoers (Romans 13:4)…
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Continue reading →: Measure 70 (1999) – Amends Constitution: Gives the State, through the prosecutor, the right to deman
Criminal Justice Failed Special Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO The jury system was designed as a shield against the state, not a tool for the state; modern juries are often ignorant of biblical law. Summary Allows the prosecutor to demand a jury trial even if the defendant waives it. Biblical…
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Continue reading →: Measure 69 (1999) – Amends Constitution: Grants victims constitutional rights in criminal prosecutio
Criminal Justice Passed Special Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Biblical law explicitly requires restitution to victims of crime (Exodus 22); this measure moves the constitution toward that standard. Summary Grants victims constitutional rights, including the right to restitution. Biblical Reasoning Principles Applied: Punishing Evildoers (Romans 13:4) Election Results 58% 42%…
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Continue reading →: Measure 68 (1999) – Amends Constitution: Protects private business from competition from prison work
Criminal Justice/Economy Passed Special Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES While prisoners should work (2 Thes 3:10), their labor should not cause unemployment for free men or destroy private businesses through unfair competition. Summary Protects private businesses from unfair competition by prison work programs. Biblical Reasoning Principles Applied: Free Marketplace (Luke…
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Continue reading →: Measure 67 (1998) – Allows Medical use Of Marijuana Within Limits; Establishes Permit System
Drugs/Health Passed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Deceitful measure seeking legalization; controls are inadequate; Scripture prohibits drunkenness/intoxication. Summary Legalizes the medical use of marijuana under a permit system. Biblical Reasoning We thus believe this to be a deceitful Measure, seeking to completely legalize marijuana for a large class of…
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Continue reading →: Measure 66 (1998) – Amends Constitution: Dedicates Some Lottery Funding To Parks, Beaches; Habitat,
Environment/Gambling Passed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Opposes expansion of lottery (gambling is based on covetousness); bad money corrupts good parks. Summary Dedicates 15% of lottery proceeds to parks, beaches, and wildlife habitat. Biblical Reasoning First, we are strongly opposed to the Oregon lottery and its monopolistic government-encouraged gambling……
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Continue reading →: Measure 65 (1998) – Amends Constitution: Creates Process For Requiring Legislature To Review Adminis
Government Structure Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Restores representative government; unelected bureaucrats shouldn’t make laws. Summary Allows citizens to petition the legislature to review and potentially veto administrative rules. Biblical Reasoning The right to be governed by elected representatives of the people is a fundamental biblical political truth…
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Continue reading →: Measure 64 (1998) – Prohibits Many Present Timber Practices, Imposes More Restrictive Regulations
Property Rights/Environment Failed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Violates private property rights; restricts proper dominion/stewardship over creation; statism seeks control over land. Summary Bans clear-cutting and imposes strict regulations on timber harvest. Biblical Reasoning First, in our reasons to oppose this Measure i s the great importance the Bible…
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Continue reading →: Measure 63 (1998) – Amends Constitution: Measures Proposing Supermajority Voting Requirements Requir
Elections/Taxation Passed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Attempt to defeat tax limitation measures; high taxes are unbiblical; though the principle of equity has merit. Summary Requires that any measure proposing a supermajority vote for future laws must itself pass by that same supermajority. Biblical Reasoning Measure 63 is an…
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Continue reading →: Measure 62 (1998) – Amends Constitution: Requires Campaign Finance Disclosures; Regulates Signature
Elections Passed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Violates private property rights by forcing disclosure of donations; complicates the initiative process; protects payroll deduction for unions. Summary Imposes new regulations on campaign finance and signature gathering for initiatives. Biblical Reasoning This Measure is another example of why the initiative process…
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Continue reading →: Measure 61 (1998) – Changes Minimum Sentences For Listed Crimes, Including Certain Repeat Offenses
Criminal Justice Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Civil government’s job is to punish sin; while restitution is better than prison, stronger punishment is better than leniency. Summary Increases mandatory minimum sentences for various crimes. Biblical Reasoning The Bible is quite clear that it is the civil government’s job…
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Continue reading →: Measure 60 (1998) – Requires Vote By Mail In Biennial Primary, General Elections
Elections Passed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Increases fraud potential (‘men love darkness’); discourages informed involvement; voting should be a public, communal act. Summary Mandates that all elections be conducted by mail, eliminating polling places. Biblical Reasoning First, this Measure would, in our opinion, increase the opportunity for voter…
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Continue reading →: Measure 59 (1998) – Amends Constitution: Prohibits Using Public Resources To Collect Money For Polit
Government/Unions Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES It is unjust for taxpayers to subsidize union political machines; taxes are already tyrannically high (above 10%). Summary Prevents public employee unions from using state payroll deduction systems to collect dues used for political purposes. Biblical Reasoning Second, the Bible describes a…
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Continue reading →: Measure 57 (1998) – Makes Possession Of Limited Amount Of Marijuana Class C Misdemeanor
Criminal Justice Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Scripture prohibits drunkenness/intoxication; drugs are a scourge; sends a strong message against sin. Summary Increases penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana, making it a Class C misdemeanor. Biblical Reasoning At first glance, this Measure seems worthy of strong support.…
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Continue reading →: Measure 56 (1998) – Expands Notice To Landowners Regarding Changes To Land Use Laws
Property Rights Passed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Protects private property rights by ensuring owners are informed of potential government restrictions; checks fascist-style control. Summary Requires the government to mail notices to landowners when changes to land use laws limit the use of their property. Biblical Reasoning This very…
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Continue reading →: Measure 55 (1998) – Amends Constitution: Permits State To Guarantee Earnings On Prepaid Tuition Trus
Education/Economy Failed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Increases government involvement in higher education which is unbiblical; state shouldn’t compete with private investment institutions. Summary Guarantees a rate of return on prepaid college tuition funds, backed by state tax dollars. Biblical Reasoning Second, state financing of higher education seems clearly…
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Continue reading →: Measure 54 (1998) – Amends Constitution: Authorizes State To Guarantee Bonded Indebtedness Of Certai
Education/Economy Passed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO The Bible warns against standing surety for another; propping up debt financing is unwise; public schools are insatiable. Summary Allows the state to guarantee (co-sign) the debt of school districts to lower their interest costs. Biblical Reasoning Biblical law recognizes suretyship, and…
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Continue reading →: Measure 51 (1997) – Repeals Law Allowing Terminally Ill Adults To Obtain Lethal Prescription
Life/Family Failed Special Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Suicide and assisted suicide are violations of the Sixth Commandment; God has sovereignty over life from the womb to the tomb. Summary Repeals the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, which allowed physician-assisted suicide. Biblical Reasoning Principles Applied: Punishing Evildoers (Romans 13:4) Election…
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I’m Dennis Tuuri
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