I refused to sign a ballot petition today.

[Blue_true]

I was out and about this morning and came upon a guy asking for signatures to put a candidate on the ballot. I asked what party, he said republican, I said no, I support democrats and walked away. The guy was courteous, but even with that, I view him as a wolf in sheep's clothing, given the likely bent of the potential candidate he is collecting signatures for.

I usually have no issue with signing ballot petitions, I can always vote against stuff that I don't like. But republicans outnumber democrats in my county by just under 2:1, if the guy gets on the ballot, he will not have my democratic signature helping him reach the threshold. BTW, there are lots of Independents here, about the same amount as there are democrats.

I have no regrets about the choice that I made.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

1. Good for you.

I think the decision to sign a petition ballot should not be taken lightly.

[Liberal In Texas]

2. Good job. I wouldn't have either.

Somewhat related, I was asked awhile back to shoot video for a candidate (I'm a professional and would be paid for it) and when I found out he was a repub I turned it down. I'm not ever helping these people in any way.

[NBachers]

3. Be careful- the signature-gatherers often have deceptively-worded petitions you don't want to sign.

If I'm not familiar with the subject, or the gatherer can't adequately explain what it's about, I'll usually leave it alone. There are too many harmful petitions out masquerading as benign ones. The "Mountain and Forest Preservation Act" is designed to allow the Wood Pulp industry to clear-cut and release sulfuric acid into streams and rivers.

Another trick is the armload -o- petitions, where you sign the popular one, and then are urged to sign the remaining pile of petitions without any idea what the hell you're putting your name on.

Caveat Emptor.

[MFM008]

4. I rarely sign

First of all they get money for my signature.
Second it seems to always be for conservative causes
Or candidates.
I tell them about it.
You did good..imo

[bluestarone]

5. good for you!!!! totally agree!

I hate it when i go into a sports store and the fickin NRA have a table the asking for people to sign up for membership!!! I shake my head and walk away!!!

[oasis]

6. Never GOP.