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With the November 4 elections less than a week away, voting for a new President is not the only thing Filipino-Americans need to be aware of when they go to the polls on Super Tuesday.

In California, several measures are up on the Nov. 4 ballot ranging from a future “bullet train”, the right to notify a parent when their child gets an abortion to a ban on same sex marriage. Here is a run down on some of the propositions on next Tuesday’s ballots:

Proposition 1A: High Speed Rail Bonds

The proposal is a $9 billion bond measure for an 220-mile-per-hour high-speed electric powered train between San Francisco and Los Angeles that will cost the State an estimated $19.4 billion or $647 million a year for the next 30-years.

Pros: A futuristic alternative for commuters, electric powered means less dependence on foreign oil, the State becomes an attractive tourist destination, shrinks commute time between LA and SF, and the train network would link to all other cities in between the area. No tax increase.

Cons: Critics estimate the real cost of the “bullet train” at $40 billion, with the state taxpayers footing the bill.

Proposition 2: Standards for confining farm animals also known as the California Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act

 The measure would prohibit the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, or fully extend their limbs.

Pros: Prevents animal cruelty, promotes food safety, supports family farmers and protects the environment.

Cons: Critics say the measure is extreme because California law has long required humane treatment of animals.

Proposition 3: Children’s Hospital Bond Act

Authorizes the state to sell $980 million in bonds for capital improvement projects at children’s hospitals.

Pros: Allows children’s hospitals to purchase latest medical technologies.

Cons: Critics say that the direct beneficiaries of this measure are medical supply houses, pharmaceutical companies, and other special interest groups.

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