It was a real issue because the ballot did confuse thousands of people. However, hundreds of thousands were not confused. It was designed, albeit poorly, by a Democrat. Both parties reviewed it prior to use. Each Palm Beach voter had an equal responsibility to figure this one out.
Election officials have a responsibility to make sure it is never repeated.
Crying foul about the ballot is akin to crying foul about the Electoral College. It doesn't work because the rules were set before the game and should not be changed during or afterward. Democrats need to get over the election and address issues. Couching contempt for a tax proposal in discontent over the election results does not win new voters to a political party. Nationwide election results show Democrats are weak in many regions.