By Ferd Lewis
Advertiser Columnist

Traffic, crime, education, property taxes...

Yes, those are all among the major issues as the Sept. 18 primary election approaches. But what of the other hot topics of the day from the world of sports that voters won't have an opportunity to address at the ballot box?

If you're looking for somewhere sports fans can go to make their voices heard, you have come to the right place.

Here are a few of the issues that you won't find on the ballot this year — but that probably should be put up for a vote.

PRIMARY BALLOT

Proposition A: Shall the state be required to reduce the incessant blare of commercials over the public address system and scoreboard during all future University of Hawai'i football games?

__ YES __ NO

Proposition B: In the public interest, should the Federal Communications Commission say, "enough, already, you guys!" and declare a moratorium on any more June Jones vs. Joe Moore radio shout-downs?

__ YES __ NO

Proposition C: Shall that goal post net at Aloha Stadium be permitted to look like a giant hamburger wrapper?

__ YES __ NO

Proposition D: Should UH be prohibited from playing non-Division I-A opponents in future contests in all sports?

__ YES __ NO

Proposition E: Should gymnast Paul Hamm have given Yang Tae Young the gold medal?

__ YES __ NO

Proposition F: Should schools be forced to wait until at least the end of September before declaring a player to be a "Heisman Trophy candidate"?

__ YES __ NO

Proposition G: Shall the state direct that UH share in some of the revenue the school generates at Aloha Stadium?

__ YES __ NO

Proposition H: After the U.S. men's basketball team's showing in the Athens Olympics shall the name "Dream Team" be officially retired along with the original members who comprised it?

__ YES __ NO

Proposition I: Should Wheaties put Bryan Clay's picture on all boxes of their product sold in the 50th State?

__ YES __ NO

Proposition J: Should Michelle Wie turn pro before her senior prom?

__ YES __ NO

Reach Ferd Lewis at flewis@honoluluadvertiser.com or 525-8044.