Beyond the above initiatives, there are a number of others too obscure and arcane to fully list here. But here's a quick overview of some of the more critical ones you may have missed. Or not. Remember, even for these boring-sounding measures, the devil lives and breeds in the details.

I-794: No Taxes Means No Taxes. Tim Eyman's latest "Son of" initiative. This one addresses the propensity of Olympia politicians to try to raise revenues lost through Eyman's previous initiatives by simply outlawing all taxation in the state of Washington. Eyman and his backers note that it won't really work anyway, because government officials are always well-represented when the state legislature makes budget decisions. Opponents, including government officials, Boeing, small business, labor unions, and every big liberal media outlet in the state, claim I-794 is a simplistic response to complex problems, and would destroy every state-funded government program in existence. As usual, they're exaggerating--which is what you get from bureaucrats who've never had a job in the real world. This sounds good. I could use the money. Vote yes.

Charter Amendment No. 1: Reconciliation of city and state laws governing the receipt of public assistance. Presently, city law requires that persons requesting financial or health assistance or requiring permits for building construction or the operating of small businesses, after meeting all eligibility requirements, filling out the necessary paperwork, paying the mandated service fees, sitting through a minimum of six demeaning interviews, and receiving anger-management counseling, then appear before a district judge and perform three backflips, five somersaults, and a half-twist, simultaneously, from a standing start. State law requires four somersaults and three half-twists. This Charter Amendment would reconcile the differing requirements by mandating nine somersaults and four half-twists. Eliminating the discrepancy is a minor matter that would help streamline government by making it less confusing and more consistent. Vote yes.

I-832: The Saving Thousands of Puppy-Dogs Each Year From A Brutal and Horrifying Death In Satanic Rituals Act of 2002. This initiative would require that legislators and sponsors of initiatives and referendums use titles that are at least remotely related to their actual content matter. Opponents decry the impingement on freedom of speech. Backers defend their own title by pointing out that their law is not yet in effect. Vote yes. I love puppy-dogs!

City Proposition 6: Rise Above It All. Allocates $18.3 billion in city sales, property, income, and latte taxes to create a comprehensive city-wide transit system using the decaying corpse of Jim Morrison, former lead singer of the Doors. Proponents explain that it's never been tried before, Jim's exceedingly popular despite not having done anything in years, he's been surprisingly durable, and he's awfully sexy. There is no opposition. Besides--ooh, that voice. Vote yes.

Referendum 51: Would pave the way for a comprehensive statewide transportation upgrade by updating the survey of potholes last conducted by the Blackburn (England) City Council in 1967. Advocates claim that without knowing whether the 4,000 road holes counted then have increased, responsible planning is impossible. Opponents would rather put Lennon's body to use as a vanpool lane. Vote no.

I-839: The Voter Responsibility Act of 2002. Would randomly select and execute 245 state residents each time a really idiotic ballot measure is passed by the voters. Supporters, largely Eastern Washington conservatives, hope to use the measure to depopulate the Seattle area. Liberal opponents are concerned that any executions, under provisions of this measure, would not be shown on statewide public cable access TV. But we can fix that detail next year. Vote yes.