Dubya

I'm sure that everyone is aware of last Tuesday's US elections. I'm relatively confident that most of you are also aware that America did not just choose a president, but that most places had a whole series of ballots to fill out. Nothing new there.

However, what I didn't know was exactly what the other elections were about. It turns out that some were for political leaders (senators, district attorneys, sherrifs and such) and that some were referenda, to find out what citizens thought of particular ideas.

I came across one referendum that I really couldn't keep from you: the people of San Francisco were asked whether a sewage treatment facility should be named in honour of President George W. Bush. Apparently, pro-voters thought this a fitting tribute to their 43th president. Opposers were not amused, as you may understand.

Now here's the thing: this proposal was rejected by the good people of San Francisco. Not, mind you, because it would reflect poorly on George W. Bush, but because it would reflect badly on their sewage disposal facility...