The promoters of Measure K are as anchored in reality as Daffy Duck is based on fact. Measure K is a tax increase, little else. Measure K’s drafters would have us believe it provides money for parks, recreation, natural areas, playgrounds, playing fields, community center, trails, social programs, educational programs, wildlife habitats and land that no one wants to sell. Passing this measure is equivalent to waiting for your ship to come in at LAX. It won’t happen.
Glenn W. CairnsLetter to Malibu Coalition for Parks and Land, cc The Malibu Times:
I received your absentee ballot brochure in the mail. I was planning to vote in favor of your proposition prior to receipt of that brochure, but your brochure has changed my mind because of its blatant dishonesty and emotional appeal. Where did you say anything about the needs of this community and our all joining together as a community to resolve those needs? Instead we got demagoguery and fear tactics which have little or nothing to do with the ballot issue and which only tend to divide and inflame our populace. Have you been seduced by the Malibu Township Council and the old no-growth coalition? You have certainly adopted their tactics. Be honest and maybe you would get more votes. Sorry you had to stoop so low. Yes, I am going to vote, but I am going to vote “No,” and so are the other three registered voters in my house. Next time–if you get a next time–maybe you will be honest and community-building, not divisive.
Mike E. O’Neal