In other words, the whole process has become fouled and abused in CA!!! It says:"CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC" right on our state flag, yet this over-worked process is trying to change our state into a "direct democracy" that resembles "mob rule!" (agressive unions and communutty organizers come to mind)
It's what's feeding "group-think" in our politics and completely favors "special interest groups" which it was originally designed to "tamp down!"
I would add "wealthy individuals pushing programs that result in their personal enrichment" (Think Prop 71, Stem Cell Research)
I agree with you about mob rule. I especially like Zap's suggestion:
I would like to see changes in the initiative process so that any proposition
(including bond spending) that imposed taxes or mandated spending requires
a 2/3 majority for approval, the same requirement as on the legislature. Right now
voters can increase taxes or mandate spending with a simple majority.
“yet this over-worked process is trying to change our state into a “direct democracy” that resembles “mob rule!”
So, what do you think about Proposition 8? Is that mob rule?