I copied this good advice from our state senator's (Pat Jehlen) newsletter: The Questions! Please join me in voting No on Question 1, Yes on 2, 3, and 4. And please tell your friends about these questions! Many people are still confused. In every case, big money has bought ads that have turned people against their own interests and against their previous opinions. 53% of Massachusetts bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. If Question 1passes, the gas tax, which is specifically dedicated to fund transportation projects, will not keep up with inflation. That means the gas tax will pay for fewer repairs to roads and bridges each year. We'll be buying fewer new Red Line cars. And we will jeopardize about $700 million in federal funds for the Green Line extension. Please vote NO. Question 2 would update the Bottle Bill to include water, iced tea, and sports drink bottles. Right now, only 23% of those bottles are recycled, compared to fully 80% of bottles with deposits. This change would reduce litter, and save cities and towns millions of dollars on cleanup and disposal. Unclaimed deposits would go to recycling and environmental programs. Please vote YES. Question 3 would repeal the law authorizing granting casino licenses. The casino in Everett will generate lots of traffic, increasing traffic congestion in Wellington Circle, Assembly Square, and beyond. Many people believe casinos will create new job opportunities, but the evidence is that small businesses nearby, especially restaurants and retail, lose customers and home values suffer. Gov. Patrick, Speaker DeLeo, Senate President Murray and Frank Fahrenkopf (CEO of the American Gaming Association) all have said they wouldn't want a casino in their hometown. I agree. Please vote YES. If Question 4 passes, almost all residents will be able to earn paid time off for their own illnesses and to care for family members. This will help stop the spread of disease, and reduce health care costs. Almost 1 million workers in Massachusetts can¹t earn a single hour of paid sick time. These workers are generally the lowest paid, and work in jobs like home care, child care, retail and food service, where they are most likely to spread disease if they go to work sick. Please vote YES.