re: Louisiana plain text ballot measures, how are you voting?

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2n Currently works and is Constitutional.

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I have some serious philosophical issues with this one even though I know it will be used by people with really bad intentions. "Beyond a reasonable doubt" is and should always be the standard. In my opinion, if someone votes "not guilty", then clearly someone had a reasonable doubt. It is the job of the prosecutor to screen and strike potential biased jurors. Also, the concept of jury nullification as a form of protest against unjust or illogical enforcement of laws is a valid one, in my opinion. Even though I KNOW that activists will use the unanimous jury to cause all kinds of bad outcomes, I still believe it is the right policy and the one most in line with our legal traditions and judicial philosophy.

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Can exchange now for equal value. This is a give away.

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I would honestly like to get more educated on the issue but I haven't seen PAR put out any kind of guidance on this yet. I am concerned about this being used for corrupt purposes, but I can also see how this policy, as it is currently, would yield some pretty absurd consequences, especially at the local government level (school board and parish works not being able to share equipment). I also wonder if the current law permits the sharing of equipment during states of emergency. If it does, then I don't see too many legitimate reasons why this is needed. However, if it doesn't, then this amendment is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. I probably should have marked this one as undecided because that's a crucial piece of information I'm waiting on the PAR guide to hopefully explain.

EDIT: I am now against because these local entities already can share during emergencies and they can set up reasonable lease agreements to share equipment. This amendment isn't needed and opens the door to a lot of fraud on the taxpayer dime (like using off duty fire fighters with DPW equipment to take down statues). Thank you PAR Guide.