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Two weeks ago, all across the United States, citizens with the right to vote once again went to their local polling place to exercise one of the greatest rights provided under the U.S. democratic system of law.
In many states, not only did those same voters cast ballots for the candidates they felt would best represent their interests, they were also asked a question or set of questions in the referendum voting section of the ballot.
Now, the utilization of the referendum is far from being a new concept. However, the types of questions and their potential consequences have become increasingly complex.
Two weeks ago, all across the United States, citizens with the right to vote once again went to their local polling place to exercise one of the greatest rights provided under the U.S. democratic system of law.
In many states, not only did those same voters cast ballots for the candidates they felt would best represent their interests, they were also asked a question or set of questions in the referendum voting section of the ballot.
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Opponents of a measure that would make it illegal to circumcise male children in San Francisco filed a lawsuit to get the initiative off the November ballot. Calling the measure anti-Semitic, a threat to the religious freedom of both Jews and Muslims and an infringement on parental and medical rights, the plaintiffs are suing on the grounds state law prohibits local governments from restricting medical procedures, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday.