The following is an excerpt from a work-in-progress called The Town I Live In.
Petition Signature-Gatherer: Are you a registered voter?
Me: Yes.
Petition Signature-Gatherer: Would you like to sign a petition?
Me: What is it for?
Petition Signature-Gatherer: It's to lower car insurance.
Me: That sounds good. Do you have the full text of the proposed proposition?
Petition Signature-Gatherer: No.
Me: Can you tell me where I can find the full text, so I can make an informed decision before I sign?
Petition Signature-Gatherer: I'm not sure.
Me: Have you read the full text of the proposed proposition?
Petition Signature-Gatherer: No.
Me: If you haven't read it, why are you out here gathering signatures?
Petition Signature-Gatherer: Because I get paid.
Me: In that case, I'd prefer not to sign your petition.