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发帖数: 6601 | 1 The 2019 #Calexit Independence Referendum
http://www.yescalifornia.org/
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The 2019 #Calexit Independence Referendum
In the Spring of 2019, Californians will go to the polls in a historic vote
to decide by referendum if California should exit the Union, a #Calexit vote.
You will have this historic opportunity because the Yes California
Independence Campaign will qualify a citizen’s initiative for the 2018
ballot that if passed would call for a special election for Californians to
vote for or against the independence of California from the United States.
This is a very important question. It is the responsibility of this campaign
to explain what a yes vote will mean for you, your family, your community,
our state, our country, and our world. We have designed this website to
answer many of these questions and look to you to ask more.
"As the sixth largest economy in the world, California is more economically
powerful than France and has a population larger than Poland. Point by point
, California compares and competes with countries, not just the 49 other
states.”
In our view, the United States of America represents so many things that
conflict with Californian values, and our continued statehood means
California will continue subsidizing the other states to our own detriment,
and to the detriment of our children.
Although charity is part of our culture, when you consider that California’
s infrastructure is falling apart, our public schools are ranked among the
worst in the entire country, we have the highest number of homeless persons
living without shelter and other basic necessities, poverty rates remain
high, income inequality continues to expand, and we must often borrow money
from the future to provide services for today, now is not the time for
charity.
However, this independence referendum is about more than California
subsidizing other states of this country. It is about the right to self-
determination and the concept of voluntary association, both of which are
supported by constitutional and international law.
It is about California taking its place in the world, standing as an equal
among nations. We believe in two fundamental truths: (1) California exerts a
positive influence on the rest of the world, and (2) California could do
more good as an independent country than it is able to do as a just a U.S.
state.
In 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the international community with
their “Brexit” vote. Our “Calexit” referendum is about California
joining the international community. You have a big decision to make.
Yes California is here to help.
THE CASE FOR INDEPENDENCE IN 9 SIMPLE POINTS
Being a U.S. state is no longer serving California’s best interests. On
issues ranging from peace and security to natural resources and the
environment, it has become increasingly true that California would be better
off as an independent country. Here’s a summary of why we think so.
1. PEACE AND SECURITY
The U.S. Government spends more on its military than the next several
countries combined. Not only is California forced to subsidize this massive
military budget with our taxes, but Californians are sent off to fight in
wars that often do more to perpetuate terrorism than to abate it. The only
reason terrorists might want to attack us is because we are part of the
United States and are guilty by association. Not being a part of that
country will make California a less likely target of retaliation by its
enemies.
2. ELECTIONS AND GOVERNMENT
California’s electoral votes haven’t affected a presidential election
since 1876. On top of that, presidential election results are often known
before our votes are even counted. So, why should we keep subjecting
ourselves to presidents we play no role in electing, to 382 representatives
and 98 senators we can’t vote for, and all the government officials and
federal judges appointed by those very same people we don’t elect.
3. TRADE AND REGULATION
The U.S. Government maintains a burdensome trade system that hurts
California’s economy by making trade more difficult and more expensive for
California’s businesses. As long as California remains within this
burdensome trade system, we will never be able to capitalize on the trade
and investment opportunities that would be available to us as an independent
country. On top of that, the United States is dragging California into the
Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement which conflicts with our values.
4. DEBT AND TAXES
Since 1987, California has been subsidizing the other states at a loss of
tens and sometimes hundreds of billions of dollars in a single fiscal year.
As a result, we are often forced to raise taxes and charge fees in
California, and borrow money from the future to make up the difference. This
is partly why California presently has some of the highest taxes in the
country, and so much debt. Independence means that all of our taxes will be
kept in California based on the priorities we set, and we will be able to do
so while repaying our debts and phasing out the current state income tax.
5. IMMIGRATION
California is the most diverse state in the United States and that is
something we are proud of. This diversity is a central part of our culture
and an indispensable part of our economy. As a U.S. state, our immigration
system was largely designed by the 49 other states thirty years ago. This
immigration system has since neglected the needs of the California economy
and has hurt too many California families. Independence means California
will be able to decide what immigration policies make sense for our diverse
and unique population, culture, and economy, and that we’ll be able to
build an immigration system that is consistent with our values.
6. NATURAL RESOURCES
Certain minerals and other natural resources like coal, oil, and natural gas
are being extracted from California at below market value rates by private
corporations with the permission of the U.S. Government. While a small
portion of the revenue is shared with us, our share has been withheld during
times of sequestration. That means the U.S. Government is paying their
debts with royalties collected from selling off California’s natural
resources. Independence means we will gain control of the 46% of California
that is currently owned by the U.S. Government and its agencies. We will
therefore take control of our natural resources and be the sole beneficiary
of royalties collected if and when they are extracted from our lands.
7. THE ENVIRONMENT
California is a global leader on environmental issues. However, as long as
the other states continue debating whether or not climate change is real,
they will continue holding up real efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The
truth is this country accounts for less than five percent of the world’s
population yet consumes one-third of the world’s paper, a quarter of the
world’s oil, 27 percent of the aluminum, 23 percent of the coal, and 19
percent of the copper. Independence means California will be able to
negotiate treaties to not only reduce the human impact on our climate but
also to help build global resource sustainability.
8. HEALTH AND MEDICINE
The Affordable Care Act was enacted by the U.S. Government to lower the cost
of health care and expand health insurance coverage to the uninsured, yet
millions of Californians still lack access to quality health care because
they can’t afford it. For many, access to hospitals and medicine is a life
or death issue. Independence means we can fund the health care programs we
want and ensure everyone has access to the medicines they need because our
taxes will no longer be subsidizing other states. Finally, California can
join the rest of the industrialized world in guaranteeing health care as a
universal right for all of our people.
9. EDUCATION
California has some of the best universities but in various ways, our
schools are among the worst in the country. Not only does this deprive our
children of the education they deserve, but it also costs taxpayers billions
in social services and law enforcement expenses linked to lacking
opportunities resulting from poor education. Independence means we will be
able to fully fund public education, rebuild and modernize public schools,
and pay public school teachers the salaries they deserve. On top of that,
independence means freedom from federal education policies and one-size-fits
-all standards set by political appointees on the other side of the
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: The 2019 #Calexit Independence Referendum
: http://www.yescalifornia.org/
: 这动作也太快了吧！！！这才几天啊？网站都建立好了。
: The 2019 #Calexit Independence Referendum
: In the Spring of 2019, Californians will go to the polls in a historic vote
: to decide by referendum if California should exit the Union, a #Calexit vote.
: You will have this historic opportunity because the Yes California
: Independence Campaign will qualify a citizen’s initiative for the 2018
: ballot that if passed would call for a special election for Californians to
: vote for or against the independence of California from the United States.
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