Opinion: Easy ways to memorize the Nov. 2010 ballot propositions

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When attempting to memorize ballot propositions for an upcoming election, ‘fun’ isn’t necessarily the first word that springs to mind. For most, the words ‘labor-intensive’ are far more applicable.

The job becomes much easier once connections have been formed between the proposition and its meaning.

The most obvious connection between title and topic can be found in Proposition 23. This proposition deals with repealing AB 32, an environmental law passed in 2007. Switch around the numbers in 32, the number found in the title of the law, and you get 23, which corresponds directly to the number of proposition.

It’s simple enough, but then again, it’s only one of the 10 measures to be voted on in November. More convenient combinations will be available soon. Until then, be a prudent voter and keep reading up on the propositions to ensure you’ll enter the voting booth on Nov. 4 informed!

-- Emilia Barrosse