THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 “RCV is on the ballot this year because the effort is being funded by out-ofstate billionaires and their special interests,” said Craney. “Some of the biggest funders include a former executive from the Enron Corporation, family members of Rupert Murdoch of Fox News, and the family members of the George Soros family. The irony should not be lost, that they want to influence our state’s democratic process that has worked for centuries.” Here are the official arguments, gathered by the secretary of state, by each side of the question. A maximum of 150 words is allowed. IN FAVOR OF QUESTION #2: Written by Shauna Hamilton, Voter Choice for Massachusetts. 617-906-8166 www. voterchoice2020.org “A yes vote adopts ranked choice voting, a common-sense reform that puts more power in the hands of voters. Ranked choice voting addresses three problems: 1. Big money and corrupt special interests have too much control over our democracy. 2. Politicians can win with less than a majority, and independents are shut out. 3. Politics are tearing us apart, preventing solutions to major challenges. It works by giving voters the option to rank candidates in order of preference. You can vote for just one candidate like you always have, or you can rank your first, second and third choice. If your favorite candidate doesn’t win, your vote is instantly counted for your second choice so candidates must compete for every vote. Ranked choice voting ensures the winner has majority support and reflects the true will of the people. A ‘yes’ vote gives voters more voice and will help make our democracy stronger.” AGAINST QUESTION #2: Written by Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. 617553-4115 https://www.massfiscal.org. “Two Democratic governors rejected ranked choice voting because it was confusing and denied voters informed choice. Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown witnessed a mayoral election in Oakland where the winner won with voters’ seventh and eighth place rankings. Gov. Brown said, ‘Rankedchoice voting is overly complicated and confusing. I believe it deprives voters of genuinely informed choice.’ Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said BEACON | SEE PAGE 22 1. October 23 is Mole Day, which was created to foster interest in what scientific field? 2. In Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth,” what group recites “Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble”? 3. What religious group that started in Switzerland holds services in homes instead of churches? 4. On Oct. 24, 1939, nylon stockings were first sold in the United States; what were women’s stockings previously made of? 5. The 1993 film “Hocus Pocus” is set in what Massachusetts city? 6. How is bamboo used to construct skyscrapers in Hong Kong? 7. Which U.S. president was unanimously elected by the Electoral College? 8. Oct. 25, 1960, is the date when the Accutron 214 went on sale, which was what? 9. What author known as the first American Man of Letters is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery? 10. According to the U.S. Navigation Center, what are categorized as “Growler” and” Bergy Bit”? 11. October 26 is National Pumpkin Day; what kind of pumpkin dish did the pilgrims serve in 1621? 12. What palace has 2,300 rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors? 13. “Ghostbusters” is a film about ghost-catching in what city? 14. Leominster, Mass., native John Chapman is well-known for planting what? 15. Two repeated vowels are in the names of what ancient city and what type of mushroom? 16. What former Massachusetts governor ran the Boston Marathon in 1951? 17. On Oct. 28, 1914, Jonas Salk was born, who developed a vaccine for what virus? 18. What was the first chocolate treat? 19. What Square was demolished to make way for Boston’s Government Center? 20. On Oct. 29, 1940, who was born who had a 1975 album called “Peach Melba” and the 1986 hit “A Little Bit More”? ANSWERS 1. Chemistry (A mole is the name of a measuring unit.) 2. The Three Witches 3. The Amish 4. Silk 5. Salem 6. As scaffolding 7. George Washington 8. The first electronic wristwatch 9. Washington Irving 10. The smallest icebergs 11. Stewed pumpkin 12. Versailles 13. NYC 14. Apples (aka Johnny Appleseed) 15. Pompeii, shiitake 16. Michael Dukakis 17. Poliomyelitis 18. Hot chocolate 19. Scollay Square 20. Melba Moore
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