The Arguments section is unfortunately left out on actual ballots. I could see a lot of the less research-inclined citizens interpret that as simple community service and not straight up indentured servitude.

Unfortunately, most things can be attributed to stupidity rather than malice. Had they put the word slavery on the ballots I’d hope we’d see a better split

[–] Maggoty 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Everyone gets a booklet with all the analysis and arguments in it, weeks before the election. There is very little that could have been done to make this more clear. At some point it's just reprehensible. We don't look back at chattel slavery and hem and haw about education. Neither should we do so here.

[–] turddle 1 points 2 weeks ago

I’m aware. That’s why I say the less inclined. Gotta ask ourselves how many are actually reading the booklet or even taking more than 5 seconds to process the ballot blurb.

Google is also right at everyone’s fingertips yet misinformation is still prevalent everywhere. Some people are just stupid.

Unfortunately, there are lots of them.

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