We told you about the petitions that made it into the Secretary of State's office by Friday, July 2—in time to qualify for the November ballot, if they have enough valid signatures. But what about the ones that didn't make it? Here are a few of the standout petitions that were just too kooky, conservative or under-funded to get enough John Hancocks.

No Taxes for Old People
Perennial anti-tax activist (and broke tax evader) Bill Sizemore is back with a vengeance: this would "establish a property tax exemption for a senior citizen's private residence; the amount of exemption increases with age; specified voter approved taxes not included."

Banning Medical Marijuana
Two out of three petitions related to marijuana didn't qualify for the ballot. This one would abolish the state's current medical marijuana program (in which patients with a doctor's note and card can grow or get the stuff for free), instead favoring the use of synthetic cannabinoids. It's called the Oregon Intoxicating Substances Act, and it would establish a set of prescribing guidelines for the synthetic stuff.

The Castle Doctrine
This one is my personal favorite. Many states have laws on the books that exempts a property owner from liability for the injury or death of a trespasser. This one is sponsored by three guys from Keizer, one of whom is named Wayne Brady (presumably not the guy from "Whose Line Is It Anyway"). Castle Doctrine laws (known as the "Make My Day Law" in Colorado) are based on this interpretation of Exodus 22:

A man's house is his castle, and God's law, as well as man's, sets a guard upon it; he that assaults it does so at his peril.

This would also allow the use of deadly force against intruders who are not armed; current law allows deadly force only in self-defense. It makes an exception to disallow "the use of a spring gun, or other device, which is placed intentionally for the purpose of injuring a person." Wait, so you're allowed to kill them, but not injure them?!?

Anti-Abortion Constitutional Amendment
This petition, led by Kelly LeClaire of North Portland, "amends the constitution: recognizes the fundamental, paramount, inviolable right of every innocent human being to life, beginning at fertilization." Well, at least it's unambiguous—except for that "innocent" part. LeClaire originally filed this petition back in 2008.

Again, none of these were submitted to the Secretary of State by the July 2 deadline. But some of these folks are persistent, so don't be surprised if you hear from them again in a couple of years.