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The story of the I-119 campaign is a fascinating one because it\ntested, for the first time, what would happen if this most difficult of\nethical dilemmas were put to a popular vote. Campaign strategists found\nthemselves in uncharted territory, faced with the task of reducing complicated\nphilosophical arguments to compelling sound bytes. The campaign was gripping\nbecause it was argued with such urgency and passion. Both sides campaigned\nwith the heartfelt conviction that they were making a stand for the good of\nmankind. Each side viewed the other with a degree of contempt and disbelief\nthat is remarkable in American politics.