[Lekooks] VOTE NO on constitutional amendment

[Karl Timm]

I completely agree with Kristin and I also support political discussion
in this group. A few minor adjustments to how we approach these topics can
make all the difference to how welcoming we are to others.

Karl Timm

On Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 7:25 PM Kristin Sanden via Lekooks <
lekooks at lekook.org> wrote:

> My two cents...
>
> We have agreed that it is ok to discuss politics on lekooks. However, I
> believe we also want to create a welcoming and safe environment for all of
> us.
>
> I think we just need to make sure we are all sharing from our own heart
> and use the old trusty "I statements". We should be careful not to assume
> we all think (or vote) alike. Maybe we can say "These are the reasons that
> I have decided to vote 'no'" and to offer to discuss further by phone or in
> person for those who want to learn more or discuss.
>
> I suggest we all try to open all church conversations *assuming*
> *diversity* of beliefs, opinions, values, politics and
> religious practice. We are alike and different in many ways.
>
> See you at Braver Angels to learn more and grapple with this more together
> with you all
>
> Kristin
>
> On Thu, Sep 26, 2024 at 5:59 PM Ginger Goral via Lekooks <
> lekooks at lekook.org> wrote:
>
>> Jon:
>> This is a Wisconsin constitutional amendment that many non-partisan
>> groups indicate to VOTE NO. For example, the non-partisan League of Women
>> Voters advises voters to vote no.
>> [image: novvotenowebinar3.png]
>>
>> November 2024 Constitutional Amendment
>> <https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/november-2024-constitutional-amendment>
>> my.lwv.org
>> <https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/november-2024-constitutional-amendment>
>> <https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/november-2024-constitutional-amendment>
>>
>> It is important that our church community understand these important
>> issues and become more informed before voting.
>> Ginger Goral
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sep 26, 2024, at 5:02 PM, Jon Hubbard <hubbardjon39 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> So much for politics not being appropriate for Lekooks.
>> :/
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 11:51 AM Fran B. via Lekooks <lekooks at lekook.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Plus, if they pass this useless amendment, next they will demand proof
>>> of citizenship when voting. A driver's license will not be enough.
>>> Passports are expensive and few have one. It's just another ruse to limit
>>> voting rights.
>>> Fran Bills
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Lekooks <lekooks-bounces at lekook.org> on behalf of Ginger Goral
>>> via Lekooks <lekooks at lekook.org>
>>> *Sent:* Monday, September 23, 2024 2:01 AM
>>> *To:* LCUUC Lekooks <lekooks at lekook.org>
>>> *Subject:* [Lekooks] VOTE NO on constitutional amendment
>>>
>>> Just filled out my absentee ballot. There’s a tricky question at the
>>> very end, asking to make a new constitutional amendment about only citizens
>>> being able to vote.
>>>
>>> VOTE NO
>>>
>>> This is already the law. Only US citizens can vote in Wisconsin
>>> elections, so this amendment is unnecessary. This is a Republican
>>> distraction. This referendum is another conspiracy-driven tactic from the
>>> GOP to disrupt our electoral process and waste valuable resources.
>>>
>>> Ginger Goral
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Karl Timm
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