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The Akron Beacon Journal Editorial Board strongly suggests that Issue 1 will
heighten the approval requirement to 60 percent, which will make it
exceedingly hard, some even argue unachievable, to propose ballot measures.
They strongly discourage Issue 1, advising voters to reject giving more
authority to opportunistic politicians.
The board consists of two editors and four community members. They firmly
believe that August elections are incorrect, possibly even illegal. However,
they provide no concrete evidence to support this claim. Their assumption
that voter turnout will be low and $20 million will be squandered is not
substantiated with data. They fail to elaborate how occasional August
elections overload local election boards.
The board believes in the capability of voters to make informed decisions.
They say Ohio voters deserve more recognition for their acumen than
politicians give. They also emphasize that the majority should always have
the upper hand in a democracy, which is clearly stated in the Constitution.
Citizens, they insist, should maintain their authority.
The board is quick to warn conservatives of bad policies, while accusing
Republicans of lying about their motives. They urge Ohio citizens to vote on
key issues like abortion, and express their opposition to one-party rule,
regardless of the party in power.
However, the credibility of the board has been previously challenged. In the
past, the board was criticized for echoing the biased narratives of
mainstream media without critical analysis. This lack of trust means that
Ohio gun owners will need to seek information elsewhere to understand the
potential implications of Issue 1.
The Buckeye Firearms Association, a grassroots organization, has stepped up to provide factual information
and debunk the "4 Big Lies Opponents are Spreading about Ohio Issue 1".
LIE No. 1: Issue 1 is extreme and undemocratic. This claim is not
just false, but absurd. Amending a constitution should inherently be
challenging — more challenging than amending ordinary laws.
LIE No. 2: Issue 1 eliminates citizen-led ballot initiatives. This is
untrue. Issue 1 pertains to the amendment of Ohio's constitution only. It
does not influence the ability to propose laws or to repeal existing ones.
Citizens will retain the power to directly influence Ohio's laws.
LIE No. 3: Issue 1 benefits wealthy special interest groups. This
assertion is preposterous. Issue 1's objective is to prevent such groups
from exploiting their financial power to influence Ohio's ballot and amend
our constitution to their advantage.
LIE No. 4: Issue 1 puts an end to majority rule and undermines the
concept of "one person, one vote". This is not only a falsehood, but a gross
misrepresentation. Issue 1 does not interfere with voting rights. All
eligible voters will retain their right to vote even if Issue 1 passes, and
the vote counting process will remain unchanged.
Critics say the lies surrounding Issue 1 are propagated by Democrats and
mainstream media to manipulate changes in the state constitution that will
infringe on the rights of citizens as the population they are actively
trying to change grows.
Ohio gun owners cannot rely on the media for unbiased reporting. They need
to seek information, educate themselves, and share this knowledge with
others. The responsibility to motivate everyone within their influence to
vote "Yes on Issue 1" lies with them.
Early voting for the August 8 election has already started. In the first
week,
over 155,000 Ohioans have already voted. This contradicts the Akron Beacon Journal Editorial Board's prediction of
less than 10 percent turnout.
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